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Richfield

Wisconsin · 11,785 residents (2025 est.) · 35.915 sq mi
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#46Highest homeownership rateof 6,82397.2%#241Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.3%
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Richfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,963. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $503,400. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% 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
11,755
Unchangedsince 2023
from 11,806 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 329 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
−4%since 2023
from 49.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,785 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
11K11K11K12K12K200920202024Richfield
202412K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,963
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $135,774 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,712
+3%since 2023
from $64,595 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+2%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$503,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $456,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,388
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,460 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
2.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+4%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(11,318)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(126)
Asian1.2%(139)
Other1.8%(218)
Diversity Score10%(1,186)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(11,275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(85)
Asian1.1%(133)
Other2.2%(262)
Diversity Score9.9%(1,166)
Diversity Score
10
−1%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
−1%since 2023
from 28.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Female
48.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, Wisconsin?

Richfield, Wisconsin has about 11,755 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Richfield, Wisconsin earns about $143,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richfield, Wisconsin expensive?

In Richfield, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $503,400, and the typical rent is about $1,388 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, Wisconsin?

About 52.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richfield, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richfield, Wisconsin?

About 4.8% of people in Richfield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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