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Richfield

Wisconsin · 11,300 residents · 35.915 sq mi
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Richfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $300,000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,300
+2%since 2009
from 11,054 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
315 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 308 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+5%since 2009
from 42.7 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,783
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $87,281 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,281
+3%since 2009
from $37,086 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $288,300 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $678 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+1%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97%(10,727)
Black0.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(35)
Asian1.2%(129)
Other0.9%(100)
Diversity Score7.3%(802)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(10,834)
Black0.8%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(162)
Asian1.1%(126)
Other0.7%(82)
Diversity Score9.9%(1,122)
Diversity Score
10
+37%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, Wisconsin?

Richfield, Wisconsin has about 11,300 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Richfield, Wisconsin earns about $89,783 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 $300,000, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, Wisconsin?

About 34.5% 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 1.8% of people in Richfield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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