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 $62,673 with a poverty rate of 17.29%. The median age in Richland Center is 44.2 years: 45.3 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richland Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,658 | 92.6% |
| Other race | 132 | 2.62% |
| Two or more races | 110 | 2.19% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,335 | 2.1 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 1,202 | 1.2 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Married | 766 | 2.93 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 218 | 3.45 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Male | 149 | 3.14 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 219 | 6% |
| Associates Degree | 441 | 12.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 451 | 12.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 6.14% |
| High School Graduate | 1,584 | 43.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 2.3% |
| Some College | 648 | 17.75% |
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 | 3,452 | 3,187 | 655 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 101 | 0 |
| Other Race | 132 | 107 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 37 | 10 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 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 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,200 | $48,281 | $36,950 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,667 | $148,102 | $75,990 |
| High School Graduate | $39,650 | $41,513 | $37,468 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,271 | $0 | $37,716 |
| Overall | $39,447 | $47,500 | $36,316 |
| Some College | $39,669 | $49,659 | $24,464 |
$39,447
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$36,316
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.25% of Richland Center residents speak only English, while 3.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,478 | 663 | 14.81% |
| Hispanic | 202 | 103 | 50.99% |
| Multiple | 108 | 51 | 47.22% |
| Asian | 50 | 38 | 76% |
| Other | 132 | 25 | 18.94% |
17.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.9%
Male Poverty Rate
19.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richland Center is Asian, with 76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richland Center is White, with 14.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.1% |
| High School | 19.33% |
| Some College | 10.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72% |
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 5.92% |
| Female Employed | 4.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,507 | $85,962 |
| Households | $51,472 | $62,673 |
| Married Families | $94,932 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,438 | $37,855 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
249
Number of Veterans
228
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| Korea | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 111 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 6.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
79.92%
Born in Richland Center
96.36%
Native Born
3.64%
Foreign Born
1.99%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
96.36% of Richland Center residents were born in the United States, with 79.92% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.99% 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% |