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Richfield

Pennsylvania · 374 residents · 1.163 sq mi
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Richfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,250. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 9% 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 $171,900. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
374
−19%since 2000
from 459 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
322 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.2
+30%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3343974605225852000201020202024Richfield
2024374
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,735
+161%since 2000
from $17,555 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
+63%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(14)
Asian2.7%(10)
Other3.2%(12)
Diversity Score22.5%(84)
Diversity Score
23
+1269%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 63.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 87.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, Pennsylvania?

Richfield, Pennsylvania has about 374 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Richfield, Pennsylvania earns about $58,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Richfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $171,900, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Richfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richfield, Pennsylvania?

About 13.3% of people in Richfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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