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Richlandtown

Pennsylvania · 1,353 residents · 0.26 sq mi
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Richlandtown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,597. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,353
+5%since 2000
from 1,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,204 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+26%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Richlandtown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,597
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,729
+59%since 2000
from $19,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+51%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,250)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,205)
Black2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(66)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other1.9%(26)
Diversity Score22.3%(301)
Diversity Score
22
+328%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania?

Richlandtown, Pennsylvania has about 1,353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania earns about $61,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richlandtown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Richlandtown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $221,600, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania?

About 3.4% of people in Richlandtown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richlandtown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Richlandtown, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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