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Richland Center

County:
Richland County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.693
State:
Wisconsin

Richland Center is a city located in Richland County, Wisconsin. Richland Center has a 2026 population of 4,981. It is also the county seat of Richland County. Richland Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.7% annually and its population has decreased by -4.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,193 in 2020.

The median household income in Richland Center is $51,932 with a poverty rate of 15.98%. The median age in Richland Center is 41.9 years: 42.8 years for males, and 41.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males.

5K
Total Population
1,061
Density (mi²)
-35 -0.7%
Growth

Richland Center Population

Richland Center Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,981-35-0.7%
20255,016-36-0.71%
20245,052-57-1.12%
20235,109190.37%
20225,090-30-0.59%
20215,120-73-1.41%
20205,193-11-0.21%
20194,963-1-0.02%
20184,964-52-1.04%
20175,016-43-0.85%
20165,059-18-0.35%
20155,077-61-1.19%
20145,138-35-0.68%
20135,173-4-0.08%
20125,177-59-1.13%
20115,236-15-0.29%
20105,251671.29%
20005,114961.91%
19905,018210.42%
19804,997-89-1.75%
19705,0863407.16%
19604,7461382.99%
19504,6082445.59%
19404,36473220.15%
19303,6322236.54%
19203,40975728.54%
19102,65200%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 42.8 years

Richland Center Adults

There are 4,145 adults, (1,196 of whom are seniors) in Richland Center.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,794 (54.7%)
Male: 2,315 (45.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richland Center includes 89.96% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,59689.96%
Two or more races3065.99%
Other race1412.76%
Asian541.06%
Black or African American110.22%
Native American10.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1372.68%
Two or more races1152.25%
White631.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,53388.73%
Two or more races1913.74%
Asian541.06%
Black or African American110.22%
Other race40.08%
Native American10.02%

Richland Center Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richland Center 's average per capita income is $39,661. Household income levels show a median of $51,932. The poverty rate stands at 15.98%.

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$97,121-
Families$77,327$96,919
Households$51,932$74,754
Non Families$34,579$52,505

$39,661

Average Income

$51,932

Median Household Income

15.98%

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)