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Richfield

Wisconsin · 11,739 residents · 35.915 sq mi
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Richfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,190. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $341,700. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 79% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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
11,739
Unchangedsince 2019
from 11,690 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 325 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
Unchangedsince 2019
from 48.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
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200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,190
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $105,441 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,183
+6%since 2019
from $54,169 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $323,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,038 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
4.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−2%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(11,123)
Black0.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(202)
Asian2.3%(272)
Other0.2%(21)
Diversity Score11.7%(1,370)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(11,072)
Black0.6%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(177)
Asian1.3%(154)
Other0.1%(14)
Diversity Score8.8%(1,027)
Diversity Score
9
−25%since 2019
from 12 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+3%since 2019
from 26.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 70.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Female
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, Wisconsin?

Richfield, Wisconsin has about 11,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Richfield, Wisconsin earns about $113,190 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 $341,700, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, Wisconsin?

About 46.1% 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 1.2% of people in Richfield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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