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.

Richfield, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,721

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.1%3,166

Two or More

8.3%310

Asian

3.1%117

Black

2.8%104

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%20

High School Diploma

18.2%525

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%183

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%567

Associate's Degree

6.5%187

Bachelor's Degree

24.4%704

Master's Degree

13.5%389

Professional Degree

6%174

Doctorate

2.3%65

HS or Higher

97.6%

BA or Higher

46.2%

Graduate+

21.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$503,400

Median Renti

$1,388

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

97.2%4,374

Renter-Occupied

2.8%126

Total Units

4,694

Homeownership

97.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%39

$100K–$150K

1.6%71

$150K–$200K

1.3%59

$200K–$300K

8.6%377

$300K–$500K

37.1%1,623

$500K–$1M

46.1%2,018

$1M+

4.3%187

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

4.1%194

2010–2019

10.7%502

2000–2009

18.7%876

1990–1999

18.6%871

1980–1989

5%234

1970–1979

19.3%906

1960–1969

8.2%385

1950–1959

2.9%137

1940–1949

0.8%37

1939 or earlier

11.8%552

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.7%3,587

Electricity

11.7%528

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%310

Fuel Oil

1%44

Wood

0.6%26

Solar

0.1%4

Other

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$143,963

Mean Household Incomei

$170,538

Per Capita Incomei

$66,712

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

6,668

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%110

$10K–$15K

1.3%60

$15K–$20K

1.9%84

$20K–$25K

1.8%82

$25K–$30K

0.5%24

$30K–$35K

4.1%184

$35K–$40K

2.3%102

$40K–$45K

1.6%74

$45K–$50K

0.6%27

$50K–$60K

3.4%152

$60K–$75K

3.3%149

$75K–$100K

8.3%374

$100K–$125K

8.8%395

$125K–$150K

10.3%464

$150K–$200K

17.5%789

$200K+

31.8%1,430

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

612(6.5% of civilian adults)