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Richville

New York · 257 residents (2025 est.) · 0.738 sq mi
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Richville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
+14%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 371 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+1%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2162703243774311990201020202024Richville
2024311
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,455 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,881
+74%since 2000
from $16,040 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+30%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(271)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(285)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(6)
Diversity Score19.6%(61)
Diversity Score
20
+980%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richville, New York?

Richville, New York has about 311 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richville, New York?

The typical household in Richville, New York earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richville, New York expensive?

In Richville, New York, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Richville, New York?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Richville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richville, New York?

About 10.3% of people in Richville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Richville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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