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
37th
Median Household Income $66,420 -11.6% #1,477 / 3,222
54th
Median Age 46.6 years +19.8% #531 / 3,222
84th
Median Home Value $197,500 -29.9% #1,431 / 3,222
56th
Median Gross Rent $771 -33.7% #2,337 / 3,222
27th
Poverty Rate 14.5% +15.4% #1,860 / 3,222
42th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$66,420 −11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,477 of 3,222
54th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,484 −11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,348 of 3,222
58th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.5% +15.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,860 of 3,222
42th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −32.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,046 of 3,222
68th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.2% −37.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,787 of 3,222
45th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.0 min −5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,692 of 3,222
48th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$197,500 −29.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,431 of 3,222
56th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$771 −33.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,337 of 3,222
27th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.9% +14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,732 of 3,222
46th percentile
73.9% Homeownership

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Health

93.0% of residents in Richland County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.

93.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.0% +1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,410 of 3,222
56th percentile

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.