Population 36,642 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Richfield
Household size in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Richfield are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.36, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.3, the median age in Richfield is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Minneapolis area, where the median age is 39.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Richfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Richfield
Renters in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.4% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Richfield than nationally: 38.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Just over a third of owners (34.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Richfield are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Richfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $854 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $975 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,176 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,549 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$695 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Richfield costs $1,549 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $695 a month from 2006–10, an 81% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Richfield
Bachelor's degrees in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.6% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.0% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Richfield than nationally: 43.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Richfield is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the Minneapolis area overall (94.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Richfield
| Period | Richfield | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Richfield is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Minneapolis area overall (4.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.1 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Richfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield | 2.25 | 41.3 | 7.4% | 38.4% | 4.9% | 1962 | $1,549 | 43.0% | 91.0% | 5.7% |
| Bloomington | 2.42 | 42.6 | 9.1% | 34.2% | 5.7% | 1971 | $1,628 | 45.8% | 92.5% | 4.7% |
| Edina | 2.44 | 46.1 | 5.9% | 28.0% | 5.8% | 1968 | $2,084 | 73.5% | 98.3% | 4.1% |
| Mendota | 2.00 | 64.8 | 1.6% | 24.4% | 10.0% | 1980 | $2,183 | 59.9% | 98.9% | 3.5% |
| Minneapolis area | 2.58 | 39.2 | 9.8% | 29.3% | 5.7% | 1980 | $1,603 | 45.4% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
| St. Louis Park | 2.09 | 37.7 | 6.1% | 42.6% | 6.5% | 1966 | $1,812 | 64.6% | 97.1% | 3.3% |
| Hopkins | 1.97 | 41.8 | 11.3% | 60.2% | 7.7% | 1968 | $1,541 | 46.6% | 94.4% | 5.7% |
| Eagan | 2.47 | 40.4 | 8.7% | 32.5% | 2.8% | 1989 | $1,696 | 54.7% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| Lilydale | 2.05 | 62.0 | 4.7% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 1980 | $2,267 | 69.4% | 99.4% | 3.3% |
| Mendota Heights | 2.37 | 48.9 | 6.2% | 24.0% | 3.7% | 1981 | $1,981 | 67.2% | 97.6% | 1.7% |
| Burnsville | 2.55 | 38.0 | 10.6% | 35.3% | 3.8% | 1981 | $1,569 | 39.0% | 92.4% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Richfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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