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CITY · 2010 ACS

Richland Center

Wisconsin · 5,184 residents · 4.69 sq mi
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With 5,184 people, Richland Center is a city in Wisconsin. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. Households here earn about 35% less than in Wisconsin as a whole. Median home value sits at $98,500. 3% of residents were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 16 minutes.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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

5,184
+1%since 2000
from 5,114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
40.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
4.69 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K19902000201020202024Richland Center
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57%(362)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.9%(356)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.9%(253)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.4%(384)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246%(309)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.1%(625)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.2%(583)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.9%(619)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.3%(637)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.7%(400)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.3%(377)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over5.4%(279)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$33,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,129 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,861
+28%since 2000
from $15,520 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$98,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$526
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
56.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
44.0% rent
7.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
2.13 people
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.14 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
24.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
50.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+10%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,995)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(4,883)
Black0.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(169)
Asian0.8%(42)
Other1.7%(88)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(160)
Salvadoran0.2%(9)
Ancestry
German36.1%(1,889)
Irish18.9%(990)
English16.4%(859)
Norwegian13.8%(724)
Polish3.6%(189)
Czech3.2%(170)
American3.2%(166)
Swedish1.8%(96)
French1.6%(86)
Dutch1.3%(69)
Hungarian1.1%(58)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.9%(49)
Welsh0.9%(49)
Swiss0.8%(43)
Scottish0.8%(42)
Danish0.5%(25)
British0.3%(18)
Canadian0.2%(10)
Russian0.2%(10)
Turkish0.2%(10)
Section 05

Education

13.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
8.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
54.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.6%(796)
Married47.7%(983)
Widowed3%(62)
Divorced10.6%(219)
Women 15+
Never married35.4%(812)
Married36.1%(828)
Widowed12.7%(292)
Divorced15.8%(362)
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Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

3.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2013
from 9.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
54.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
17.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
24.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
23.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
69.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
42.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)13%(30)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)3.5%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era53.5%(123)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War8.7%(20)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.9%(2)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 230 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland Center, Wisconsin?

Richland Center, Wisconsin has about 5,184 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richland Center, Wisconsin earns about $33,750 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Center, Wisconsin?

About 13.6% 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 13.9% 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 166 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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