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Richfield

Ohio · 3,729 residents · 9.251 sq mi
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Richfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $228,600. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,729
+13%since 2000
from 3,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
403 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 355 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+18%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Richfield
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,692
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,392
+44%since 2000
from $32,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
10.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+44%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,192)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(8)
Asian1.3%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(166)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,391)
Black1.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(53)
Asian2.2%(82)
Other8.5%(319)
Diversity Score29.2%(1,089)
Diversity Score
29
+477%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, Ohio?

Richfield, Ohio has about 3,729 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richfield, Ohio?

The typical household in Richfield, Ohio earns about $63,692 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 $228,600, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, Ohio?

About 38.0% 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 5.8% 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 612 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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