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Richland

Pennsylvania · 1,496 residents · 1.385 sq mi
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Richland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,496
−1%since 2000
from 1,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,080 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+7%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Richland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,313
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,729 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,216
+51%since 2000
from $19,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,364)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(67)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score15.9%(238)
Diversity Score
16
+406%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Pennsylvania?

Richland, Pennsylvania has about 1,496 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Richland, Pennsylvania earns about $80,313 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 $166,900, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Pennsylvania?

About 17.0% 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 4.9% 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 39 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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