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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Richland Center

Wisconsin · 5,018 residents · 4.693 sq mi
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Richland Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $41,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,018
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,069 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,090 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Richland Center
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,685
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,129 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,867
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,520 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$282
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $402 in 2000
US average: $450
57.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.2% in 2000
42.9% rent
2.1
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,995)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(177)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(4,989)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score1.6%(82)
2
−53%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland Center, Wisconsin?

Richland Center, Wisconsin has about 5,018 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Richland Center, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Richland Center, Wisconsin earns about $19,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland Center, Wisconsin expensive?

In Richland Center, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $41,900, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Center, Wisconsin?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Richland Center, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland Center, Wisconsin?

About 15.4% of people in Richland Center, 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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