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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richland Center

Wisconsin · 5,114 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 $27,129. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,500. Households here earn about 38% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,114
+2%since 1990
from 5,018 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,090 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,069 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+7%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Richland Center
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,129
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,685 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,520
+43%since 1990
from $10,867 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$402
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
58.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
41.8% rent
2.6
+22%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(4,989)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score1.6%(82)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,995)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score3.5%(177)
3
+112%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+4%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland Center, Wisconsin?

Richland Center, Wisconsin has about 5,114 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richland Center, Wisconsin earns about $27,129 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 $70,500, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Center, Wisconsin?

About 16.2% 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 12.6% of people in Richland Center, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland Center, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland Center, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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