Richland CDP, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Richland CDP is a small community located in South Dakota. The total population is 168. It ranks as the 253rd most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richland CDP is 22.7 years. This is 40% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richland CDP is $53,295. This is 26% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 12.5%. This is 317% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $206,800. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $236,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Richland CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 100.0% of all residents.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Richland CDP, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. For official data, visit data.census.gov.