Richland township is located in Kalamazoo County Michigan. Richland township has a 2024 population of 2,765. Richland township is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 3.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,660 in 2020.
The average household income in Richland township is $69,338 with a poverty rate of 23.2%. The median age in Richland township is 35.2 years: 34 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richland township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,616 | 97.18% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 927 | 2.89 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Married | 507 | 3.55 | 99.6 | 0.4 |
| Non Family | 315 | 1.62 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 76 | 3.61 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 29 | 3.17 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
91.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 196 | 10.94% |
| Associates Degree | 212 | 11.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 155 | 8.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 723 | 40.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 2.62% |
| Some College | 388 | 21.66% |
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 | 1,751 | 1,508 | 221 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 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 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,167 | $68,571 | $47,885 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,250 | $58,958 | $49,750 |
| High School Graduate | $31,875 | $41,389 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,993 | $6,649 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,477 | $38,875 | $25,893 |
| Some College | $34,803 | $37,500 | $24,350 |
$33,477
Average Earnings
$38,875
Average Male
$25,893
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.77% of Richland township residents speak only English, while 0.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,582 | 575 | 22.27% |
| Multiple | 68 | 31 | 45.59% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 14 | 70% |
23.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.38%
Male Poverty Rate
23.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richland township is Hispanic, with 70% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richland township is White, with 22.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.62% |
| High School | 14.8% |
| Some College | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.53% |
| Female Employed | 19.5% |
| Male Employed | 13.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,044 | $82,063 |
| Households | $51,488 | $69,338 |
| Married Families | $67,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,193 | $40,051 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
153
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 7.51% |
| Native American | 4 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
5%
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
79.46%
Born in Richland township
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.78% of Richland township residents were born in the United States, with 79.46% having been born in Michigan. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,890 | 25 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 2,865 | 25 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 2,840 | 25 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 2,815 | 25 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 2,790 | 25 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 2,765 | 25 | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 2,740 | 25 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 2,715 | 21 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 2,694 | 34 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 2,660 | -169 | -5.97% |
| 2019 | 2,829 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,828 | 11 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 2,817 | 28 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2,789 | 14 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 2,775 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 2,769 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 2,767 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,768 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 2,775 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 2,777 | 0 | 0% |