Richland Center, Wisconsin Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

The population of Richland Center City, Wisconsin, is approximately 34,000 people. The median age was 40 years. Twenty-one percent of residents were under the age of 18, twenty-four percent were between the ages of 25 and 44, and twenty-five percent were 65 years old or older. The city is almost evenly split between males and females, with approximately 46.4% working in the service industry and 53.6% in white-collar roles.

In 2019, Richland Center, WI had a population of 4,949, down from 5,050 in 2016. The median house value was $57,000 and the homeownership rate was 57%. Residents tended to drive to work alone, with the average commute time of 18.1 minutes. Residents owned an average of two cars. There were a total of five public elementary schools in Richland Center, WI.

The number of people employed in the city was 78% in 1999, with seventy percent of employed residents working full time. This figure is above the regional average, but there is no data for post-2000. The reason may be due to the higher median age, and the presence of many retirees. Increasing the number of young workers is another factor, as more people are moving into the city. The City is located near the Red Mountain Interchange, a good location for businesses and homes.

The population of West Richland is small but growing. Most residents are young and working families, with a higher percentage of Hispanics. The city's population is a mix of white, black, and Hispanic residents than the greater Benton-Franklin County region. Despite this, West Richland is underrepresented by major employers. In addition, West Richland is a highly educated community with a low unemployment rate.