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.

Richwood, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,332

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.5%1,993

Two or More

10.9%254

Hispanic/Latino

3%71

Asian

0.6%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%140

High School Diploma

44.1%685

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%102

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%235

Associate's Degree

8.4%130

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%150

Master's Degree

0.3%5

Doctorate

0.3%5

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

10.3%

Graduate+

0.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$180,300

Median Renti

$852

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.3%650

Renter-Occupied

29.7%275

Total Units

995

Homeownership

70.3%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

6.9%45

$50K–$100K

8.2%53

$100K–$150K

14.9%97

$150K–$200K

24.6%160

$200K–$300K

31.7%206

$300K–$500K

11.8%77

$1M+

1.8%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

126

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.5%15

2000–2009

10.1%100

1990–1999

5.5%55

1980–1989

5.6%56

1970–1979

8.6%86

1960–1969

11.4%113

1950–1959

11.1%110

1940–1949

5.9%59

1939 or earlier

40.3%401

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.4%697

Electricity

22.5%208

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%12

Wood

0.9%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,007

Mean Household Incomei

$79,898

Per Capita Incomei

$31,983

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,119

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%82

$10K–$15K

1.8%17

$15K–$20K

5.8%54

$20K–$25K

3.5%32

$25K–$30K

5%46

$30K–$35K

1.4%13

$35K–$40K

4.2%39

$40K–$45K

6.6%61

$45K–$50K

2.5%23

$50K–$60K

7.6%70

$60K–$75K

15.4%142

$75K–$100K

13.8%128

$100K–$125K

9.3%86

$125K–$150K

7.7%71

$150K–$200K

4.6%43

$200K+

1.9%18

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$369/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 842 homes88% occupied$369/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,007/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

98%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

63% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

83% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,002

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,030

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

95(5.7% of civilian adults)