Richland Center is a city located in Richland County Wisconsin. Richland Center has a 2024 population of 4,889. It is also the county seat of Richland County. Richland Center is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,108 in 2020.
The average household income in Richland Center is $64,350 with a poverty rate of 18.26%. The median age in Richland Center is 43.8 years: 47.7 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richland Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,592 | 90.79% |
| Other race | 230 | 4.55% |
| Two or more races | 105 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 85 | 1.68% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,288 | 2.14 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 1,124 | 1.21 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Married | 783 | 2.87 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 224 | 3.63 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 157 | 3.04 | 51 | 49 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 6.99% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 11.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 400 | 11.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 240 | 6.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,497 | 41.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 3.34% |
| Some College | 657 | 18.3% |
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 | 3,379 | 3,083 | 614 |
| Other Race | 131 | 63 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 96 | 66 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 40 | 15 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 11 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 asian people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,591 | $0 | $37,464 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,500 | $59,952 | $63,482 |
| High School Graduate | $38,984 | $41,767 | $36,524 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,135 | $45,855 | $26,477 |
| Overall | $41,191 | $46,989 | $35,510 |
| Some College | $43,750 | $50,362 | $33,426 |
$41,191
Average Earnings
$46,989
Average Male
$35,510
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.94% of Richland Center residents speak only English, while 7.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,441 | 613 | 13.8% |
| Other | 230 | 148 | 64.35% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 122 | 65.95% |
| Asian | 85 | 61 | 71.76% |
| Multiple | 102 | 49 | 48.04% |
18.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.08%
Male Poverty Rate
23.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richland Center is Asian, with 71.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richland Center is White, with 13.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.13% |
| High School | 10.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.53% |
| Some College | 6.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 81.58% |
| Female Employed | 8.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,708 | $82,406 |
| Households | $54,295 | $64,350 |
| Married Families | $95,559 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,455 | $41,886 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
267
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 153 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
79.87%
Born in Richland Center
95.51%
Native Born
4.49%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
1.5%
Naturalized
95.51% of Richland Center residents were born in the United States, with 79.87% having been born in Wisconsin. 2.99% 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 | 4,615 | -55 | -1.18% |
| 2028 | 4,670 | -55 | -1.16% |
| 2027 | 4,725 | -54 | -1.13% |
| 2026 | 4,779 | -55 | -1.14% |
| 2025 | 4,834 | -55 | -1.12% |
| 2024 | 4,889 | -55 | -1.11% |
| 2023 | 4,944 | -19 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 4,963 | -57 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 5,020 | -88 | -1.72% |
| 2020 | 5,108 | 145 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 4,963 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 4,964 | -52 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 5,016 | -43 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 5,059 | -18 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 5,077 | -61 | -1.19% |
| 2014 | 5,138 | -35 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 5,173 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 5,177 | -59 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 5,236 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 5,251 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,114 | 96 | 1.91% |
| 1990 | 5,018 | 21 | 0.42% |
| 1980 | 4,997 | -89 | -1.75% |
| 1970 | 5,086 | 340 | 7.16% |
| 1960 | 4,746 | 138 | 2.99% |
| 1950 | 4,608 | 244 | 5.59% |
| 1940 | 4,364 | 732 | 20.15% |
| 1930 | 3,632 | 223 | 6.54% |
| 1920 | 3,409 | 757 | 28.54% |
| 1910 | 2,652 | -1,963 | -42.54% |