Richville, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 44, Richville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Richville is a small community located in Minnesota, within Otter Tail County. The total population is 44. It ranks as the 867th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richville is 59.8 years. This is 54% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richville is $56,250. This is 37% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 38.6%. This is 315% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Richville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $156,300. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Richville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Richville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

5.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Richville, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.