COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Richland County

Ohio · 126,137 residents · 495.227 sq mi

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Richland County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 23%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

126,137

−2%vs 2000

vs 128,852 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

255 / sq mi

−2%vs 2000

vs 260 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.4

−9%vs 2000

vs 37.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024125K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$27,329

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,397 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,514

−33%vs 2000

vs $18,582 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.3%

+0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$51,700

−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $87,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$343

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $451 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

70.8%

−0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.5% in 2000

29.2% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−20%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic87.6%(112,910)

Black9.4%(12,082)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1,200)

Asian0.5%(651)

Other0%

Diversity Score24.8%(31,961)

1990

White, non-Hispanic91.3%(115,189)

Black7.8%(9,811)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(905)

Asian0.5%(675)

Other0.4%(462)

Diversity Score21.5%(27,094)

Diversity Score

−13%vs 2000

vs 25 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.6%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

73.5%

−6.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.4%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.9 min

+27%vs 2000

vs 13.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland County, Ohio?

Richland County, Ohio has about 126,137 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Richland County, Ohio?

The typical household in Richland County, Ohio earns about $27,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland County, Ohio expensive?

In Richland County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $51,700, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Richland County, Ohio?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Richland County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland County, Ohio?

About 11.3% of people in Richland County, Ohio 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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