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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Richland County

Wisconsin · 17,924 residents · 586.15 sq mi
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Richland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,998. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,924
+2%since 1990
from 17,521 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+11%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024Richland County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,998
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,946 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,042
+66%since 1990
from $10,287 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
25.8% rent
2.4
+30%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(17,416)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(33)
Asian0.2%(33)
Diversity Score2%(343)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(17,546)
Black0.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(167)
Asian0.2%(38)
Diversity Score3.2%(576)
3
+64%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−42%since 1990
from 30.5 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 County, Wisconsin?

Richland County, Wisconsin has about 17,924 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richland County, Wisconsin earns about $33,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Richland County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $81,000, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Richland County, Wisconsin?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Richland County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland County, Wisconsin?

About 10.1% of people in Richland County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 403 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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