Richfield township is located in Genesee County Michigan. Richfield township has a 2024 population of 8,956. Richfield township is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually but its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,987 in 2020.
The average household income in Richfield township is $81,699 with a poverty rate of 10.82%. The median age in Richfield township is 44.5 years: 44 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,170 | 91.15% |
| Two or more races | 511 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.32% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,346 | 2.67 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Married | 1,912 | 3.04 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 860 | 1.28 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Female | 441 | 3.41 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Male | 133 | 3.96 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 283 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 765 | 12.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 961 | 15.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 264 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,156 | 34.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 1,665 | 26.89% |
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 | 5,516 | 5,239 | 1,149 |
| Hispanic | 267 | 182 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 206 | 25 |
| Black | 154 | 154 | 0 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,963 | $57,109 | $45,278 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,545 | $167,734 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,273 | $37,234 | $35,027 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,057 | $56,563 | $32,000 |
| Some College | $40,016 | $62,733 | $25,804 |
$41,057
Average Earnings
$56,563
Average Male
$32,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.2% of Richfield township residents speak only English, while 2.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,648 | 842 | 11.01% |
| Black | 191 | 82 | 42.93% |
| Multiple | 511 | 38 | 7.44% |
| Hispanic | 497 | 8 | 1.61% |
10.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.64%
Male Poverty Rate
11.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richfield township is Black, with 42.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richfield township is Hispanic, with 1.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.31% |
| High School | 10.85% |
| Some College | 6.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.53% |
| Female Employed | 5.89% |
| Male Employed | 3.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,788 | $89,886 |
| Households | $75,909 | $81,699 |
| Married Families | $92,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,339 | $49,663 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
541
Number of Veterans
531
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 301 |
| Korea | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 225 |
| 65 to 74 | 216 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 8.74% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 13.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
85.88%
Born in Richfield township
97.12%
Native Born
2.88%
Foreign Born
1.56%
Non Citizen
1.32%
Naturalized
97.12% of Richfield township residents were born in the United States, with 85.88% having been born in Michigan. 1.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,016 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 9,004 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 8,992 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 8,980 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 8,968 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 8,956 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 8,944 | 12 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 8,932 | -61 | -0.68% |
| 2021 | 8,993 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 8,987 | 652 | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 8,335 | -38 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 8,373 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,365 | -19 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 8,384 | -31 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 8,415 | -54 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 8,469 | -64 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 8,533 | -47 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 8,580 | -77 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 8,657 | -55 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 8,712 | 0 | 0% |