Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Richland, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,098

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.3%992

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%67

Two or More

2.3%25

Asian

0.9%10

Black

0.3%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%20

High School Diploma

16.1%113

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%53

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%72

Associate's Degree

6%42

Bachelor's Degree

29.7%209

Master's Degree

12.1%85

Professional Degree

1.1%8

Doctorate

11.5%81

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

54.5%

Graduate+

24.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$289,300

Median Renti

$1,375

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.3%299

Renter-Occupied

22.7%88

Total Units

395

Homeownership

77.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%2

$50K–$100K

1%3

$100K–$150K

6%18

$150K–$200K

13.7%41

$200K–$300K

31.1%93

$300K–$500K

44.8%134

$500K–$1M

2.7%8

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1%4

2010–2019

11.4%45

2000–2009

25.8%102

1990–1999

18.2%72

1980–1989

9.4%37

1970–1979

3.3%13

1960–1969

11.6%46

1950–1959

8.6%34

1940–1949

1%4

1939 or earlier

9.6%38

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.6%339

Electricity

9.6%37

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%5

No Fuel

1.3%5

Fuel Oil

0.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$95,104

Mean Household Incomei

$111,616

Per Capita Incomei

$40,490

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

494

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%8

$10K–$15K

3.6%14

$15K–$20K

3.4%13

$20K–$25K

2.3%9

$25K–$30K

2.1%8

$30K–$35K

1.8%7

$35K–$40K

4.9%19

$40K–$45K

1.6%6

$45K–$50K

7.5%29

$50K–$60K

8.8%34

$60K–$75K

5.7%22

$75K–$100K

10.6%41

$100K–$125K

15.8%61

$125K–$150K

4.1%16

$150K–$200K

7%27

$200K+

18.9%73

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

161.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

472

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

472

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

69(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured