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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,136

Median Agei

32.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%1,841

Hispanic/Latino

6.9%148

Two or More

6.3%135

Black

0.4%9

Other

0.1%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%36

High School Diploma

40.4%548

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%93

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%185

Associate's Degree

3.7%50

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%158

Master's Degree

1.2%16

Professional Degree

0.8%11

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

81.3%

BA or Higher

14.1%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,100

Median Renti

$683

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.4%613

Renter-Occupied

31.6%283

Total Units

978

Homeownership

68.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

30.2%185

$50K–$100K

26.6%163

$100K–$150K

21.2%130

$150K–$200K

8.5%52

$200K–$300K

4.6%28

$300K–$500K

1.3%8

$500K–$1M

7.7%47

Rent Distribution

Under $500

114

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%33

2010–2019

6.3%62

2000–2009

10.2%100

1990–1999

4.3%42

1980–1989

7.4%72

1970–1979

22.3%218

1960–1969

7.1%69

1950–1959

6%59

1940–1949

19.5%191

1939 or earlier

13.5%132

Heating Fuel

Electricity

45.3%406

Bottled/LP Gas

30.8%276

Utility Gas

18.5%166

Wood

2.9%26

No Fuel

2%18

Other

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,268

Mean Household Incomei

$42,006

Per Capita Incomei

$18,889

Poverty Ratei

24.6%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

761

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

19.6%176

$10K–$15K

9%81

$15K–$20K

4.5%40

$20K–$25K

4.4%39

$25K–$30K

5.9%53

$30K–$35K

7.9%71

$35K–$40K

3.6%32

$40K–$45K

5.5%49

$45K–$50K

7.4%66

$50K–$60K

10.6%95

$60K–$75K

9.9%89

$75K–$100K

6.9%62

$125K–$150K

1.2%11

$150K–$200K

3.1%28

$200K+

0.4%4

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

190.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

68(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured