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Richland township

County:
Shelby County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
36.322
State:
Illinois

Richland township is located in Shelby County, Illinois. Richland township has a 2026 population of 783. Richland township is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 809 in 2020.

The median household income in Richland township is $84,643 with a poverty rate of 3.15%. The median age in Richland township is 36.9 years: 36.3 years for males, and 40.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males.

783
Total Population
22
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.38%
Growth

Richland township Population

Richland township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026783-3-0.38%
2025786-3-0.38%
2024789-3-0.38%
2023792-5-0.63%
2022797-7-0.87%
2021804-5-0.62%
2020809-1-0.12%
2019728-1-0.14%
2018729-6-0.82%
201773530.41%
2016732-5-0.68%
2015737-11-1.47%
2014748-3-0.4%
2013751-1-0.13%
2012752-1-0.13%
2011753-9-1.18%
2010762-1-0.13%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 36.3 years

Richland township Adults

There are 544 adults, (156 of whom are seniors) in Richland township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 388 (53.2%)
Male: 342 (46.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richland township includes 94.93% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White69394.93%
Two or more races375.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White69394.93%
Two or more races375.07%

Richland township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richland township 's average per capita income is $54,286. Household income levels show a median of $84,643. The poverty rate stands at 3.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$98,750-
Families$87,333$112,915
Households$84,643$99,706
Non Families$35,833$63,916

$54,286

Average Income

$84,643

Median Household Income

3.15%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)