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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richfield

Ohio · 3,286 residents · 9.251 sq mi
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Richfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,639. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $163,300. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,286
+5%since 1990
from 3,117 in 1990
1990 – 2025
355 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 337 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+10%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Richfield
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,639
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,280 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,888
+76%since 1990
from $18,713 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$163,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $96,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$850
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $487 in 1990
US average: $602
88.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.4% in 1990
11.1% rent
2.5
+15%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,051)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.1%(66)
Diversity Score5.2%(162)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,192)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(8)
Asian1.3%(43)
Diversity Score5.1%(166)
5
−2%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.1%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, Ohio?

Richfield, Ohio has about 3,286 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richfield, Ohio?

The typical household in Richfield, Ohio earns about $65,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richfield, Ohio expensive?

In Richfield, Ohio, the median home is worth about $163,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, Ohio?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Richfield, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richfield, Ohio?

About 3.5% of people in Richfield, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richfield, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Richfield, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 169 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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