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Richland

Pennsylvania · 1,524 residents (2025 est.) · 1.385 sq mi
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Richland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $207,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
1,547
+3%since 2000
from 1,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,117 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,524 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Richland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,729 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,700
+100%since 2000
from $19,365 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−13%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,477)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,480)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(14)
Diversity Score10.5%(162)
Diversity Score
10
+233%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Pennsylvania?

Richland, Pennsylvania has about 1,547 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Richland, Pennsylvania earns about $93,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Richland, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $207,300, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Pennsylvania?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Richland, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland, Pennsylvania?

About 2.6% of people in Richland, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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