Richland County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,205 | — | #2,026 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,420 | -11.6% | #1,477 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.6 years | +19.8% | #531 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $197,500 | -29.9% | #1,431 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $771 | -33.7% | #2,337 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | +15.4% | #1,860 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Richland County has a population of 17,205, making it the #2,026 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Richland County is $66,420, ranking #1,477 out of 3,222 counties — 11.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Richland County is $197,500 (-29.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $771/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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93.0% of residents in Richland County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About Richland County, Wisconsin
Richland County, Wisconsin has a total population of 17,205, making it the 2,026th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Richland County is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Richland County is $66,420, which ranks #1,477 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Richland County is $197,500, 29.9% below the national median. Renters in Richland County pay a median gross rent of $771 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Richland County, 21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Richland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Richland County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.