Richland township is located in Spencer County Indiana. Richland township has a 2024 population of 3,856. Richland township is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -3.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,983 in 2020.
The average household income in Richland township is $56,853 with a poverty rate of 24.21%. The median age in Richland township is 39.2 years: 41.2 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richland township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,687 | 92.31% |
| Two or more races | 197 | 4.93% |
| Other race | 53 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,548 | 2.55 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 633 | 3.35 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 560 | 1.13 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 213 | 2.87 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Male | 142 | 4.06 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 215 | 8.3% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 7.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 209 | 8.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 1.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,305 | 50.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 1.08% |
| Some College | 596 | 23.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,391 | 2,171 | 200 |
| Hispanic | 130 | 127 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 43 | 24 |
| Other Race | 53 | 50 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 14 |
| Black | 12 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,161 | $33,958 | $39,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,708 | $38,359 | $15,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,426 | $35,972 | $22,250 |
| Some College | $33,421 | $40,000 | $30,769 |
$32,426
Average Earnings
$35,972
Average Male
$22,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.1% of Richland township residents speak only English, while 3.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,544 | 859 | 24.24% |
| Multiple | 197 | 46 | 23.35% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 32 | 12.26% |
| Other | 50 | 19 | 38% |
| Black | 14 | 8 | 57.14% |
| Asian | 19 | 3 | 15.79% |
24.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.47%
Male Poverty Rate
27.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richland township is Black, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richland township is Hispanic, with 12.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.92% |
| High School | 24.27% |
| Some College | 11.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 74.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.29% |
| Female Employed | 13% |
| Male Employed | 9.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,543 | $62,144 |
| Households | $45,993 | $56,853 |
| Married Families | $69,489 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,860 | $37,761 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
181
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 6.71% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 5.36% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.72%
Born in Richland township
97.85%
Native Born
2.15%
Foreign Born
0.55%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
97.85% of Richland township residents were born in the United States, with 81.72% having been born in Indiana. 0.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,741 | -23 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 3,764 | -23 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 3,787 | -23 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 3,810 | -23 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 3,833 | -23 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 3,856 | -23 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 3,879 | -23 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 3,902 | -37 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 3,939 | -44 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 3,983 | -330 | -7.65% |
| 2019 | 4,313 | -62 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 4,375 | -39 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 4,414 | -32 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 4,446 | -25 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 4,471 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 4,473 | -28 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 4,501 | -19 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 4,520 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 4,518 | 33 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 4,485 | 0 | 0% |