Richland County's estimated 2026 population is 16,867 with a growth rate of -0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richland County is the 61st largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 18,023 and has seen a growth of -6.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richland County includes 93.39% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.39%)
Two or more races (2.47%)
Other race (2.21%)
Asian (1%)
Black or African American (0.87%)
Native American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,090 | 93.39% |
| Two or more races | 426 | 2.47% |
| Other race | 381 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 172 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richland County's average per capita income is $43,441. Household income levels show a median of $62,649. The poverty rate stands at 14.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,761 | $108,635 |
| Families | $81,439 | $99,025 |
| Households | $62,649 | $80,217 |
| Non Families | $36,118 | $45,535 |
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