Population 17,205 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Richland County
Household size in Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Richland County is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.41, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
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 Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.5, Richland County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Richland County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.8 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 Richland County
Renters in Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Richland County rent their homes (26.1%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (49.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Richland County: 14.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Richland County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $695 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $667 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $642 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $911 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$217 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Richland County costs $911 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $217 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
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 Richland County
Bachelor's degrees in Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Richland County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Richland County is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Richland County
| Period | Richland County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Richland County runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Richland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County | 2.34 | 46.5 | 7.4% | 26.1% | 14.9% | 1969 | $911 | 21.1% | 92.7% | 3.4% |
| Sauk County | 2.38 | 42.4 | 8.3% | 27.6% | 10.2% | 1979 | $1,013 | 27.2% | 92.6% | 2.2% |
| Columbia County | 2.36 | 43.6 | 9.5% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 1975 | $1,019 | 25.9% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| Allamakee County | 2.39 | 42.7 | 6.7% | 20.4% | 15.2% | 1968 | $744 | 22.0% | 92.0% | 2.6% |
| Winneshiek County | 2.25 | 44.8 | 4.2% | 25.8% | 11.2% | 1962 | $890 | 31.7% | 96.1% | 2.1% |
| Dodge County | 2.39 | 43.6 | 8.4% | 28.7% | 7.5% | 1969 | $1,009 | 20.3% | 92.8% | 3.4% |
| Howard County | 2.47 | 40.8 | 11.9% | 22.6% | 12.9% | 1955 | $703 | 18.9% | 92.4% | 2.1% |
| Washington County | 2.44 | 44.6 | 7.8% | 21.9% | 4.7% | 1984 | $1,278 | 35.4% | 95.8% | 2.6% |
| Mitchell County | 2.30 | 41.5 | 6.1% | 20.0% | 7.1% | 1956 | $733 | 24.7% | 93.1% | 1.1% |
| Ozaukee County | 2.43 | 44.5 | 7.1% | 27.1% | 5.2% | 1978 | $1,567 | 51.4% | 97.8% | 2.7% |
| Worth County | 2.30 | 46.0 | 6.6% | 16.8% | 9.7% | 1946 | $796 | 19.0% | 93.6% | 3.8% |
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 Richland County. 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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