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Richford

Vermont · 1,573 residents · 1.059 sq mi
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Richford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $165,000. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
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

1,573
−2%since 2023
from 1,600 in 2023
1990 – 2024
1,485 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 1,511 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.3
−2%since 2023
from 36.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Richford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,083
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,954 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$25,704
+12%since 2023
from $22,967 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
24.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.390
+1%since 2023
from 0.386 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$165,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $157,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,124
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,136 in 2023
US average: $1,442
63.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
36.9% rent
17.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
34.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
60.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.2
+1%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(48)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.6%(41)
Diversity Score13.9%(223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(31)
Diversity Score10.5%(164)
10
−25%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
−11%since 2023
from 24.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
85.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
55.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
52.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richford, Vermont?

Richford, Vermont has about 1,573 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richford, Vermont?

The typical household in Richford, Vermont earns about $52,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richford, Vermont expensive?

In Richford, Vermont, the median home is worth about $165,000, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Richford, Vermont?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richford, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richford, Vermont?

About 24.7% of people in Richford, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richford, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Richford, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 148 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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