Richland, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 197, Richland'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

Richland is a small community located in Oregon, within Baker County. The total population is 197. It ranks as the 365th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richland is 53.0 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 16.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richland is $22,083. This is 73% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 73% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.4%. This is 130% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $209,600. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Richland is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (4.1% vs 1.8%).

Education

52.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Richland in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Richland, Oregon 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 Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.