Richland County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Richland County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Richland County, Wisconsin has a population of 17,205, the 57th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $66,420 and the median home value is $197,500. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Richland County Quick Facts

Population 17,205

Median Household Income $66,420

Median Home Value $197,500

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 46.6 years

Homeownership Rate 73.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.2%

High School Graduation 92.7%

Cities/Places 6

Population 17,205 57th of 72

Median Income $66,420 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Richland County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,229	17,205	-0.1%
Median household income	$62,649	$66,420	+6.0%
Median home value	$182,800	$197,500	+8.0%

Median Household Income

Richland

$66,420

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Richland

$197,500

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.4%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 33.5%

$100K+ 28.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.9%

Renter 26.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $771/mo 13.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

16.8%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

29.5%

75+

10.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Richland County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Richland Center	5,109	$51,932	16.0%	$158,300
Lone Rock	734	$60,375	11.8%	$115,900
Sextonville	459	$72,063	11.3%	$190,500
Gotham	177	$78,125	9.0%	$151,400
Boaz	116	$63,438	10.3%	$113,800
Yuba	54	$29,188	9.3%	$315,800

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Population Overview

Richland County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 17,205. It is the 57th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richland County is 46.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.3% 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 County is $66,420. This is 14% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $197,500. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Richland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Richland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Richland County, Wisconsin?

Richland County has a population of 17,205, making it the 57th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Richland County?

The median household income in Richland County is $66,420 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Richland County, Wisconsin?

Richland County contains 6 Census-designated places.