Richland County, OH
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125,008
TOTAL POPULATION
64,024
MALE POPULATION
60,984
FEMALE POPULATION
104.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,570
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,424
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,557
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,583
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
57,523
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Richland County
The most populous races in Richland County are White / Caucasian (106,875 | 85.5%), Black / African American (9,847 | 7.9%), and Two or more Races (5,809 | 4.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 1,080 | 0.9% |
| Black / African American | 9,847 | 7.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 166 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,667 | 2.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 117 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 106,875 | 85.5% |
| Two or more Races | 5,809 | 4.6% |
| Some other Race | 1,114 | 0.9% |
| Total | 125,008 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Richland County
The most populous ancestries reported in Richland County are German (30,052 | 24.0%), Irish (13,240 | 10.6%), English (12,732 | 10.2%), American (9,503 | 7.6%), and Italian (4,873 | 3.9%), together accounting for 56.3% of all Richland County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 225 | 0.2% |
| Albanian | 38 | 0.0% |
| American | 9,503 | 7.6% |
| Apache | 14 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 381 | 0.3% |
| Austrian | 236 | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 22 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 63 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 138 | 0.1% |
| British | 852 | 0.7% |
| Burmese | 397 | 0.3% |
| Cajun | 9 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 29 | 0.0% |
| Celtic | 73 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 86 | 0.1% |
| Central American Indian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 591 | 0.5% |
| Cheyenne | 19 | 0.0% |
| Chickasaw | 8 | 0.0% |
| Chilean | 35 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rican | 34 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 165 | 0.1% |
| Crow | 29 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 95 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 415 | 0.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 356 | 0.3% |
| Danish | 63 | 0.1% |
| Delaware | 3 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 1,692 | 1.3% |
| Eastern European | 507 | 0.4% |
| Ecuadorian | 52 | 0.0% |
| Egyptian | 5 | 0.0% |
| English | 12,732 | 10.2% |
| European | 2,375 | 1.9% |
| Finnish | 139 | 0.1% |
| French | 1,846 | 1.5% |
| French Canadian | 433 | 0.4% |
| German | 30,052 | 24.0% |
| Greek | 447 | 0.4% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 8 | 0.0% |
| Haitian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 6 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 653 | 0.5% |
| Indian (Asian) | 125 | 0.1% |
| Iraqi | 121 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 13,240 | 10.6% |
| Iroquois | 11 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 4,873 | 3.9% |
| Jamaican | 106 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 283 | 0.2% |
| Laotian | 19 | 0.0% |
| Latvian | 31 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 110 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 102 | 0.1% |
| Macedonian | 201 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 1,642 | 1.3% |
| Mexican American Indian | 17 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 53 | 0.0% |
| Navajo | 34 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 15 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 133 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 436 | 0.4% |
| Palestinian | 94 | 0.1% |
| Panamanian | 28 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania German | 310 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 1,965 | 1.6% |
| Portuguese | 96 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 598 | 0.5% |
| Romanian | 226 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 363 | 0.3% |
| Salvadoran | 18 | 0.0% |
| Samoan | 18 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 98 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 1,019 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 2,465 | 2.0% |
| Seminole | 8 | 0.0% |
| Serbian | 127 | 0.1% |
| Sioux | 33 | 0.0% |
| Slavic | 33 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 376 | 0.3% |
| Slovene | 127 | 0.1% |
| South African | 34 | 0.0% |
| South American | 87 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 49 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 177 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 279 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 561 | 0.4% |
| Swiss | 1,087 | 0.9% |
| Syrian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 304 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 107 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 1,095 | 0.9% |
| West Indian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 191 | 0.2% | View All 95 Rows |
Immigrants in Richland County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Richland County came from Europe (811 | 0.6%), Asia (757 | 0.6%), Latin America (418 | 0.3%), Eastern Europe (302 | 0.2%), and South Central Asia (259 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.0% of all Richland County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 46 | 0.0% |
| Albania | 38 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 757 | 0.6% |
| Austria | 47 | 0.0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 12 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 100 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 47 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 36 | 0.0% |
| Caribbean | 79 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 212 | 0.2% |
| China | 40 | 0.0% |
| Croatia | 33 | 0.0% |
| Czechoslovakia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 4 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 144 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 302 | 0.2% |
| Ecuador | 27 | 0.0% |
| Egypt | 5 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 54 | 0.0% |
| England | 26 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 811 | 0.6% |
| France | 59 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 129 | 0.1% |
| Greece | 52 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 48 | 0.0% |
| India | 242 | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | 24 | 0.0% |
| Iraq | 126 | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 35 | 0.0% |
| Israel | 26 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 56 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 8 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 25 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 79 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 418 | 0.3% |
| Mexico | 144 | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | 9 | 0.0% |
| North Macedonia | 13 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 5 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 157 | 0.1% |
| Norway | 22 | 0.0% |
| Pakistan | 17 | 0.0% |
| Panama | 14 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 120 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 28 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 18 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 9 | 0.0% |
| Scotland | 58 | 0.1% |
| South Africa | 35 | 0.0% |
| South America | 127 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 259 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 170 | 0.1% |
| Southern Europe | 108 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 7 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 26 | 0.0% |
| Western Africa | 6 | 0.0% |
| Western Asia | 152 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 244 | 0.2% | View All 58 Rows |
Sex and Age in Richland County
Sex and Age in Richland County
The most populous age groups in Richland County are 25 to 29 Years (4,751 | 7.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (4,390 | 7.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 3,512 (5.5%) | 3,604 (5.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 3,502 (5.5%) | 3,855 (6.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 4,298 (6.7%) | 3,601 (5.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 4,167 (6.5%) | 3,382 (5.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 4,438 (6.9%) | 3,404 (5.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 4,751 (7.4%) | 3,599 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 3,996 (6.2%) | 3,474 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 4,357 (6.8%) | 3,060 (5.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 4,189 (6.5%) | 3,636 (6.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 3,966 (6.2%) | 3,490 (5.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 3,862 (6.0%) | 3,597 (5.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 4,334 (6.8%) | 4,130 (6.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 3,958 (6.2%) | 4,390 (7.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 3,505 (5.5%) | 3,951 (6.5%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 2,999 (4.7%) | 3,403 (5.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,978 (3.1%) | 2,597 (4.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 1,166 (1.8%) | 1,622 (2.7%) |
| 85 Years and over | 1,046 (1.6%) | 2,189 (3.6%) |
| Total | 64,024 (100.0%) | 60,984 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Richland County
Median Family Size in Richland County
The median family size in Richland County is 3.04 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5,440 | 18.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,155 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 22,609 (74.9%) | 3.04 |
| Single Male/Father | 2,155 (7.1%) | 2.75 |
| Single Female/Mother | 5,440 (18.0%) | 3.14 |
| Total Families | 30,204 (100.0%) | 3.04 |
Median Household Size in Richland County
The median household size in Richland County is 2.38 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,440 | 11.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37 persons per household. non-family households (19,469 | 39.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 22,609 (45.5%) | 3.07 |
| Single Male/Father | 2,155 (4.3%) | 3.28 |
| Single Female/Mother | 5,440 (11.0%) | 3.37 |
| Non-family | 19,469 (39.2%) | 1.21 |
| Total Households | 49,673 (100.0%) | 2.38 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Richland County
Out of a total of 49,673 households in Richland County, 30,204 (60.8%) are family households, while 19,469 (39.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 15,359, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 16,056.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 16,056 (32.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 15,359 (30.9%) | 3,131 (6.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 6,260 (12.6%) | 192 (0.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 5,437 (11.0%) | 41 (0.1%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,581 (3.2%) | 37 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 1,039 (2.1%) | 12 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 528 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 30,204 (60.8%) | 19,469 (39.2%) |
Female Fertility in Richland County
Fertility by Age in Richland County
Average fertility rate in Richland County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.4% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 19 (1.7%) | 6.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 986 (86.4%) | 94.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 136 (11.9%) | 13.0 |
| Total | 1,141 (100.0%) | 46.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richland County
49.7% of women with births (1,141) in Richland County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 38.2% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 483 (49.0%) | 503 (51.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 84 (61.8%) | 52 (38.2%) |
| Total | 567 (49.7%) | 574 (50.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Richland County
Average fertility rate in Richland County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 57.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.4% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 144 (12.6%) | 35.0 |
| High School Diploma | 353 (30.9%) | 49.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 404 (35.4%) | 47.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 179 (15.7%) | 57.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 61 (5.3%) | 36.0 |
| Total | 1,141 (100.0%) | 46.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richland County
50.3% of women with births in Richland County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 86.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 70.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 42 (29.2%) | 102 (70.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 130 (36.8%) | 223 (63.2%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 188 (46.5%) | 216 (53.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 154 (86.0%) | 25 (14.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 53 (86.9%) | 8 (13.1%) |
| Total | 567 (49.7%) | 574 (50.3%) |
Income in Richland County
Income Overview in Richland County
Per Capita Income in Richland County is $29,570, while median incomes of families and households are $72,424 and $56,557 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 125,008 | $29,570 |
| Median Family Income | 30,204 | $72,424 |
| Mean Family Income | 30,204 | $87,296 |
| Median Household Income | 49,673 | $56,557 |
| Mean Household Income | 49,673 | $72,150 |
| Income Deficit | 30,204 | $10,583 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 125,008 | 32.56% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 125,008 | 67.44¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 125,008 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Richland County
Average Earnings in Richland County are $33,822, $42,114 for men and $28,400 for women, a difference of 32.6%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 32,752 (53.0%) | $42,114 |
| Female | 28,998 (47.0%) | $28,400 |
| Total | 61,750 (100.0%) | $33,822 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richland County
The most common earnings brackets in Richland County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (3,428 | 10.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (3,151 | 10.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 1,753 (5.3%) | 2,051 (7.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 888 (2.7%) | 1,105 (3.8%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 1,343 (4.1%) | 1,585 (5.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 1,027 (3.1%) | 954 (3.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 693 (2.1%) | 1,126 (3.9%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 1,034 (3.2%) | 919 (3.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 773 (2.4%) | 1,651 (5.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 972 (3.0%) | 1,144 (4.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 588 (1.8%) | 904 (3.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 782 (2.4%) | 1,333 (4.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,994 (6.1%) | 2,720 (9.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 1,633 (5.0%) | 3,151 (10.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 2,168 (6.6%) | 2,112 (7.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,524 (4.6%) | 1,471 (5.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 2,151 (6.6%) | 1,347 (4.6%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 1,538 (4.7%) | 1,104 (3.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 3,118 (9.5%) | 1,399 (4.8%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 2,391 (7.3%) | 1,099 (3.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,428 (10.5%) | 1,128 (3.9%) |
| $100,000+ | 2,954 (9.0%) | 695 (2.4%) |
| Total | 32,752 (100.0%) | 28,998 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richland County
Average earnings in Richland County are $47,453 for men and $30,727 for women, a difference of 35.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,645, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,621. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,737, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,133.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $42,771 | $19,133 |
| High School Diploma | $41,621 | $25,471 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $47,350 | $31,839 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,763 | $42,864 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,645 | $57,737 |
| Total | $47,453 | $30,727 |
Family Income in Richland County
Family Income Brackets in Richland County
According to the Richland County family income data, there are 6,735 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 785 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,087 | 3.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 785 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,752 | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,084 | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,534 | 11.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,313 | 20.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,682 | 15.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,735 | 22.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,963 | 6.5% |
| $200,000+ | 1,238 | 4.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richland County
4-person families (4,971 | 16.5%) account for the highest median family income in Richland County with $99,962 per family, while 2-person families (16,249 | 53.8%) have the highest median income of $33,202 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 16,249 (53.8%) | $66,403 |
| 3-Person Families | 6,288 (20.8%) | $71,852 |
| 4-Person Families | 4,971 (16.5%) | $99,962 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,432 (4.7%) | $75,818 |
| 6-Person Families | 760 (2.5%) | $88,205 |
| 7+ Person Families | 504 (1.7%) | $98,056 |
| Total | 30,204 (100.0%) | $72,424 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Richland County
The median family income in Richland County is $72,424, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,216) having the highest median family income of $125,222, while families with no earners (5,745) have the lowest median family income of $43,580, accounting for 10.6% and 19.0% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 5,745 (19.0%) | $43,580 |
| 1 Earner | 9,607 (31.8%) | $55,066 |
| 2 Earners | 11,636 (38.5%) | $95,578 |
| 3+ Earners | 3,216 (10.6%) | $125,222 |
| Total | 30,204 (100.0%) | $72,424 |
Household Income in Richland County
Household Income Brackets in Richland County
With 9,537 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Richland County, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 1,639 households (3.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 2,633 | 5.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,881 | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,620 | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,967 | 10.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7,054 | 14.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9,537 | 19.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,457 | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7,749 | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,136 | 4.3% |
| $200,000+ | 1,639 | 3.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Richland County
The median household income in Richland County is $56,557, with the highest median household income of $67,122 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 17,830 households (35.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,417, with 2,370 households (4.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 2,370 (4.8%) | $41,417 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 13,808 (27.8%) | $65,291 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 17,830 (35.9%) | $67,122 |
| 65+ Years | 15,665 (31.5%) | $43,863 |
| Total | 49,673 (100.0%) | $56,557 |
Poverty in Richland County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richland County
With 12.6% poverty level for males and 15.1% for females among the residents of Richland County, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 839 males (24.2%) and 910 females (26.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 839 (24.2%) | 910 (26.9%) |
| 5 Years | 43 (11.2%) | 114 (19.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 948 (19.8%) | 754 (17.1%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 369 (15.6%) | 329 (15.2%) |
| 15 Years | 150 (17.7%) | 179 (26.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 286 (17.3%) | 250 (16.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,052 (19.5%) | 703 (15.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 652 (9.0%) | 1,361 (19.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 782 (11.0%) | 1,133 (17.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 535 (7.7%) | 679 (9.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 983 (12.6%) | 1,117 (13.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 460 (7.3%) | 779 (10.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 261 (6.5%) | 688 (11.5%) |
| Total | 7,360 (12.6%) | 8,996 (15.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richland County
According to the poverty statistics in Richland County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 90.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,634 (75.8%) | 2,469 (73.1%) |
| 5 Years | 340 (88.8%) | 475 (80.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 3,850 (80.2%) | 3,657 (82.9%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 1,995 (84.4%) | 1,834 (84.8%) |
| 15 Years | 696 (82.3%) | 502 (73.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 1,364 (82.7%) | 1,254 (83.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 4,344 (80.5%) | 3,708 (84.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 6,550 (90.9%) | 5,704 (80.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 6,349 (89.0%) | 5,516 (83.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,385 (92.3%) | 6,401 (90.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6,817 (87.4%) | 7,339 (86.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,843 (92.7%) | 6,450 (89.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3,777 (93.5%) | 5,278 (88.5%) |
| Total | 50,944 (87.4%) | 50,587 (84.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richland County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Richland County show that 3.1% or 707 of the total 22,609 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.3%, comprising of 36 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.3%, which includes 137 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 14,462 (96.9%) | 462 (3.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 5,816 (97.7%) | 137 (2.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1,389 (95.1%) | 72 (4.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 235 (86.7%) | 36 (13.3%) |
| Total | 21,902 (96.9%) | 707 (3.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richland County
According to the poverty data in Richland County, 14.6% or 315 single-father households and 37.6% or 2,047 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (17.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 125 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 129 (12.8%) | 216 (10.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 158 (16.2%) | 1,345 (50.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 28 (17.4%) | 361 (68.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 125 (100.0%) |
| Total | 315 (14.6%) | 2,047 (37.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richland County
The poverty data for Richland County shows that 707 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 2,362 of the single-parent households (31.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (13.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 125 household (89.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 462 (3.1%) | 345 (11.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 137 (2.3%) | 1,503 (41.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 72 (4.9%) | 389 (56.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 36 (13.3%) | 125 (89.3%) |
| Total | 707 (3.1%) | 2,362 (31.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Richland County
Employment by Class of Employer in Richland County
Among the 53,293 employed individuals in Richland County, private company employees (38,139 | 71.6%), not-for-profit organizations (4,831 | 9.1%), and local government employees (4,293 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 38,139 | 71.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,464 | 2.8% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,287 | 4.3% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 4,831 | 9.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 4,293 | 8.1% |
| State Government Employees | 1,323 | 2.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 860 | 1.6% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 96 | 0.2% |
| Total | 53,293 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Richland County
According to the labor force statistics for Richland County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (101,095), 56.9% or 57,523 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 2,761 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 78.4% or 11,693 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.7% or 620 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 2,974 (49.5%) | 164 (5.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 5,944 (75.8%) | 380 (6.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 6,396 (76.6%) | 620 (9.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 5,602 (75.0%) | 246 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 11,157 (73.2%) | 480 (4.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 11,693 (78.4%) | 433 (3.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 5,586 (66.0%) | 223 (4.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 4,867 (58.3%) | 136 (2.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,578 (18.6%) | 41 (1.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 721 (6.8%) | 25 (3.5%) |
| Total | 57,523 (56.9%) | 2,761 (4.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richland County
According to labor force statistics for Richland County, 72.1% of individuals (45,271) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (62,789) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 2,128 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.5% or 9,969 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.2% or 214 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 2,327 (39.9%) | 536 (9.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 17,788 (71.2%) | 1,599 (6.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 15,196 (74.8%) | 853 (4.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 9,969 (85.5%) | 187 (1.6%) |
| Total | 45,271 (72.1%) | 2,951 (4.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Richland County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richland County are Management (5,075 | 9.3%), Community & Social Service (4,917 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,631 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (3,007 | 5.5%), and Health Technologists (2,505 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (90.6%), Computers & Mathematics (83.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (81.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.8%), Health Technologists (75.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (74.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 3,060 (60.3%) | 2,015 (39.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 703 (48.4%) | 748 (51.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,424 (81.8%) | 317 (18.2%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 577 (83.0%) | 118 (17.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 681 (90.6%) | 71 (9.4%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 166 (56.5%) | 128 (43.5%) |
| Community & Social Service | 1,586 (32.3%) | 3,331 (67.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 488 (39.2%) | 758 (60.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 122 (48.4%) | 130 (51.6%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 768 (25.5%) | 2,239 (74.5%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 208 (50.5%) | 204 (49.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 735 (20.2%) | 2,896 (79.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 624 (24.9%) | 1,881 (75.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 7,508 (44.7%) | 9,307 (55.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 28,713 (52.6%) | 25,851 (47.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Richland County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,786 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (2,236 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,458 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (1,384 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (1,030 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Richland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.7%), Security & Protection (85.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (82.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.1%), Personal Care & Service (86.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 132 (5.9%) | 2,104 (94.1%) |
| Security & Protection | 1,181 (85.3%) | 203 (14.7%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 585 (82.2%) | 127 (17.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 596 (88.7%) | 76 (11.3%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 1,524 (40.3%) | 2,262 (59.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 991 (68.0%) | 467 (32.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 144 (14.0%) | 886 (86.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,972 (40.2%) | 5,922 (59.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 28,713 (52.6%) | 25,851 (47.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Richland County are Office & Administration (5,967 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (4,994 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 2,393 (47.9%) | 2,601 (52.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 1,411 (23.6%) | 4,556 (76.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,804 (34.7%) | 7,157 (65.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 28,713 (52.6%) | 25,851 (47.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Richland County are Construction & Extraction (2,304 | 4.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,967 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (296 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 157 (53.0%) | 139 (47.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 2,225 (96.6%) | 79 (3.4%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,912 (97.2%) | 55 (2.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,294 (94.0%) | 273 (6.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 28,713 (52.6%) | 25,851 (47.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Richland County are Production (6,568 | 12.0%), Material Moving (3,289 | 6.0%), and Transportation (2,470 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 4,542 (69.2%) | 2,026 (30.8%) |
| Transportation | 2,083 (84.3%) | 387 (15.7%) |
| Material Moving | 2,510 (76.3%) | 779 (23.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 9,135 (74.1%) | 3,192 (25.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 28,713 (52.6%) | 25,851 (47.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Richland County
Employment Industries in Richland County
The major employment industries in Richland County include Manufacturing (11,261 | 20.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,682 | 15.9%), Retail Trade (6,587 | 12.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (4,388 | 8.0%), and Educational Services (4,222 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Richland County
The Richland County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.1%), and Utilities (80.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.6%), Educational Services (69.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (57.8%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 524 (75.9%) | 166 (24.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 2,807 (92.1%) | 241 (7.9%) |
| Manufacturing | 7,828 (69.5%) | 3,433 (30.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 911 (74.0%) | 320 (26.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 3,066 (46.6%) | 3,521 (53.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,903 (78.9%) | 509 (21.1%) |
| Utilities | 377 (80.9%) | 89 (19.1%) |
| Information | 426 (48.3%) | 455 (51.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 636 (42.4%) | 864 (57.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 303 (71.0%) | 124 (29.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 836 (55.3%) | 676 (44.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 1,368 (67.0%) | 674 (33.0%) |
| Educational Services | 1,291 (30.6%) | 2,931 (69.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,768 (20.4%) | 6,914 (79.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 442 (64.4%) | 244 (35.6%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 1,852 (42.2%) | 2,536 (57.8%) |
| Public Administration | 1,343 (63.0%) | 790 (37.0%) |
| Total | 28,713 (52.6%) | 25,851 (47.4%) |
Education in Richland County
School Enrollment in Richland County
The most common levels of schooling among the 26,872 students in Richland County are middle school (6,339 | 23.6%), elementary school (6,236 | 23.2%), and high school (6,113 | 22.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,592 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 1,224 | 4.5% |
| Elementary School | 6,236 | 23.2% |
| Middle School | 6,339 | 23.6% |
| High School | 6,113 | 22.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 4,453 | 16.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 915 | 3.4% |
| Total | 26,872 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richland County
Out of a total of 26,872 students who are enrolled in schools in Richland County, 4,434 (16.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 22,438 (83.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 342 (31.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,968 (90.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 757 (68.9%) | 342 (31.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 5,883 (84.7%) | 1,061 (15.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 6,968 (90.7%) | 714 (9.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,770 (87.7%) | 527 (12.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 1,512 (83.3%) | 304 (16.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 1,463 (71.7%) | 578 (28.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 1,027 (69.4%) | 453 (30.6%) |
| 35 Years and over | 1,057 (69.9%) | 456 (30.1%) |
| Total | 22,438 (83.5%) | 4,434 (16.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richland County
Education (3,685 | 22.0%), business (2,784 | 16.6%), science & technology (2,512 | 15.0%), engineering (1,206 | 7.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,136 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 16,768 individuals in Richland County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 437 | 2.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,136 | 6.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 235 | 1.4% |
| Psychology | 767 | 4.6% |
| Social Sciences | 654 | 3.9% |
| Engineering | 1,206 | 7.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 91 | 0.5% |
| Science & Technology | 2,512 | 15.0% |
| Business | 2,784 | 16.6% |
| Education | 3,685 | 22.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 444 | 2.6% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 695 | 4.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 540 | 3.2% |
| Communications | 463 | 2.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1,119 | 6.7% |
| Total | 16,768 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Richland County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richland County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Richland County are males with 2 vehicles (12,583, accounting for 44.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,235, making up 50.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 1,125 (4.0%) | 672 (2.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 5,002 (17.6%) | 5,207 (21.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 12,583 (44.4%) | 10,235 (41.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 5,796 (20.4%) | 5,157 (20.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 2,712 (9.6%) | 2,523 (10.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 1,122 (4.0%) | 1,014 (4.1%) |
| Total | 28,340 (100.0%) | 24,808 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Richland County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Richland County are 15 to 19 minutes (9,679 commuters, 19.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (9,084 commuters, 17.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (7,991 commuters, 15.7%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,938 | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 7,477 | 14.7% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 9,084 | 17.9% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 9,679 | 19.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 7,991 | 15.7% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 2,843 | 5.6% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 4,228 | 8.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 797 | 1.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,167 | 2.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,537 | 3.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 2,506 | 4.9% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 1,609 | 3.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Richland County
The most common commute times in Richland County are 15 to 19 minutes (4,906 commuters, 18.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,773 commuters, 20.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 969 (3.6%) | 969 (4.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 3,840 (14.1%) | 3,637 (15.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 4,456 (16.4%) | 4,628 (19.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 4,906 (18.0%) | 4,773 (20.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 4,089 (15.0%) | 3,902 (16.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,453 (5.3%) | 1,390 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,534 (9.3%) | 1,694 (7.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 310 (1.1%) | 487 (2.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 763 (2.8%) | 404 (1.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,062 (3.9%) | 475 (2.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,637 (6.0%) | 869 (3.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 1,225 (4.5%) | 384 (1.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richland County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Richland County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,603, 13.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,742, 15.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 2,223 (8.2%) | 724 (3.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,781 (6.5%) | 1,007 (4.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2,005 (7.4%) | 1,532 (6.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,185 (8.0%) | 1,328 (5.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 3,347 (12.3%) | 1,432 (6.1%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 3,603 (13.2%) | 3,406 (14.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 2,219 (8.1%) | 3,742 (15.9%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 2,213 (8.1%) | 1,987 (8.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 689 (2.5%) | 1,430 (6.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 1,097 (4.0%) | 1,420 (6.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 501 (1.8%) | 556 (2.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 148 (0.5%) | 440 (1.9%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 2,502 (9.2%) | 2,314 (9.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2,731 (10.0%) | 2,294 (9.7%) |
| Total | 27,244 (100.0%) | 23,612 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Richland County
Occupancy by Ownership in Richland County
Of the total 49,673 dwellings in Richland County, owner-occupied units account for 33,797 (68.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 15,876 (32.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 33,797 | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 15,876 | 32.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 49,673 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Richland County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 16,056 | 32.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 18,490 | 37.2% |
| 3-Person Household | 6,452 | 13.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 8,675 | 17.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 49,673 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richland County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 9,095 (56.7%) | 6,961 (43.3%) |
| 2-Person Household | 14,398 (77.9%) | 4,092 (22.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 4,372 (67.8%) | 2,080 (32.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 5,932 (68.4%) | 2,743 (31.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 33,797 (68.0%) | 15,876 (32.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richland County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 2,230 (49.9%) | 2,238 (50.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 13,298 (67.9%) | 6,290 (32.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 10,751 (67.6%) | 5,151 (32.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 7,518 (77.4%) | 2,197 (22.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richland County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 9,061 | 18.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7,117 | 14.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,731 | 15.6% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 10,099 | 20.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8,757 | 17.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 4,800 | 9.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 2,108 | 4.2% |
| Total | 49,673 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Richland County
Median Income by Occupancy in Richland County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 33,797 (68.0%) | $69,723 |
| Renter-Occupied | 15,876 (32.0%) | $33,070 |
| Average | 49,673 (100.0%) | $56,557 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richland County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 730 (2.2%) | 889 (5.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 388 (1.1%) | 647 (4.1%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 850 (2.5%) | 2,019 (12.7%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 854 (2.5%) | 1,319 (8.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 1,121 (3.3%) | 1,302 (8.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,883 (8.5%) | 2,070 (13.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,653 (13.8%) | 2,410 (15.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,805 (20.1%) | 2,748 (17.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,252 (15.5%) | 1,225 (7.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,903 (20.4%) | 826 (5.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 3,358 (9.9%) | 421 (2.6%) |
| Total | 33,797 (100.0%) | 15,876 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richland County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 2,526 (7.5%) | 545 (3.4%) |
| $300 to $499 | 6,672 (19.7%) | 1,325 (8.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 7,300 (21.6%) | 6,275 (39.5%) |
| $800 to $999 | 4,166 (12.3%) | 3,566 (22.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 7,761 (23.0%) | 2,735 (17.2%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3,043 (9.0%) | 370 (2.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 1,453 (4.3%) | 47 (0.3%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 486 (1.4%) | 59 (0.4%) |
| $3,000 or more | 390 (1.1%) | 78 (0.5%) |
| Total | 33,797 (100.0%) | 15,876 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Richland County
Housing Structures in Richland County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 37,388 | 75.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2,324 | 4.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1,918 | 3.9% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,845 | 3.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,886 | 3.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 2,563 | 5.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,749 | 3.5% |
| Total | 49,673 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richland County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 30,822 (82.4%) | 6,566 (17.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 1,362 (58.6%) | 962 (41.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 222 (11.6%) | 1,696 (88.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 144 (7.8%) | 1,701 (92.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 24 (1.3%) | 1,862 (98.7%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 38 (1.5%) | 2,525 (98.5%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,185 (67.7%) | 564 (32.3%) |
| Total | 33,797 (68.0%) | 15,876 (32.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richland County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 16 (0.1%) | 341 (2.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 662 (2.0%) | 2,778 (17.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 9,247 (27.4%) | 7,697 (48.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 13,713 (40.6%) | 3,519 (22.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 10,159 (30.1%) | 1,541 (9.7%) |
| Total | 33,797 (100.0%) | 15,876 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richland County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 22,059 (65.3%) | 9,049 (57.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 3,358 (9.9%) | 531 (3.3%) |
| Electricity | 4,937 (14.6%) | 5,591 (35.2%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 1,669 (4.9%) | 254 (1.6%) |
| Coal or Coke | 7 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 1,617 (4.8%) | 290 (1.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 150 (0.4%) | 161 (1.0%) |
| Total | 33,797 (100.0%) | 15,876 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Richland County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 916 (2.7%) | 2,844 (17.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 9,449 (28.0%) | 6,899 (43.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 14,335 (42.4%) | 4,838 (30.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 9,097 (26.9%) | 1,295 (8.2%) |
| Total | 33,797 (100.0%) | 15,876 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Richland County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Richland County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 14,582 | 19,215 |
| Median Property Value | $131,500 | $147,600 |
| Median Household Income | $53,649 | $2,394 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $457 | $390 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,738 | $255 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richland County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 2,160 (14.8%) | 909 (4.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 3,251 (22.3%) | 3,769 (19.6%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 7,787 (53.4%) | 12,518 (65.1%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 1,049 (7.2%) | 1,472 (7.7%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 192 (1.3%) | 357 (1.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 51 (0.4%) | 105 (0.5%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 92 (0.6%) | 85 (0.4%) |
| Total | 14,582 (100.0%) | 19,215 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richland County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 660 (4.5%) | 890 (4.6%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1,978 (13.6%) | 458 (2.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,810 (12.4%) | 847 (4.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,326 (16.0%) | 1,073 (5.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,136 (21.5%) | 2,327 (12.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,845 (12.7%) | 3,669 (19.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,863 (12.8%) | 3,407 (17.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 964 (6.6%) | 5,040 (26.2%) |
| Total | 14,582 (100.0%) | 19,215 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richland County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 6,157 (42.2%) | 82,431 (429.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 2,839 (19.5%) | 10,753 (56.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 1,548 (10.6%) | 3,844 (20.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 3,924 (26.9%) | 1,594 (8.3%) |
| Total | 14,582 (100.0%) | 19,215 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richland County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 2,717 (18.6%) | 121 (0.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 3,403 (23.3%) | 1,669 (8.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 8,077 (55.4%) | 4,530 (23.6%) |
| Total | 14,582 (100.0%) | 19,215 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Richland County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richland County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 7,584 (92.5%) | 614 (7.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 19,365 (95.3%) | 963 (4.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 8,525 (88.1%) | 1,150 (11.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 11,024 (85.2%) | 1,914 (14.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 12,704 (92.2%) | 1,076 (7.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 12,935 (92.4%) | 1,065 (7.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 15,151 (93.3%) | 1,093 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13,485 (99.7%) | 47 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and older | 9,938 (99.3%) | 66 (0.7%) |
| Total | 110,711 (93.3%) | 7,988 (6.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richland County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 7,584 (92.5%) | 614 (7.5%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 19,365 (95.3%) | 963 (4.7%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 8,525 (88.1%) | 1,150 (11.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richland County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 15,496 (93.0%) | 1,174 (7.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 21,489 (92.3%) | 1,785 (7.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21,778 (90.5%) | 2,288 (9.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16,020 (91.7%) | 1,446 (8.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 35,406 (96.6%) | 1,267 (3.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richland County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 3,864 (47.1%) | 4,472 (54.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 8,426 (41.4%) | 12,298 (60.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,330 (24.1%) | 6,764 (69.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 3,645 (28.2%) | 8,071 (62.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,256 (23.6%) | 9,998 (72.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,833 (20.2%) | 10,695 (76.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,033 (24.8%) | 12,182 (75.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13,074 (96.6%) | 8,379 (61.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9,847 (98.4%) | 6,514 (65.1%) |
| Total | 51,308 (43.2%) | 79,373 (66.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richland County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 805 (7.8%) | 735 (7.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,367 (11.0%) | 751 (6.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 3,667 (16.8%) | 3,862 (17.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,702 (27.0%) | 1,919 (26.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,667 (41.3%) | 2,487 (41.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Richland County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 22 (0.2%) | 160 (1.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 223 (1.8%) | 93 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 968 (4.4%) | 507 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 978 (15.5%) | 368 (5.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,162 (28.8%) | 880 (14.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 48 (0.5%) | 144 (1.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 181 (1.5%) | 189 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 708 (3.2%) | 506 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 318 (5.1%) | 555 (7.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 208 (5.1%) | 506 (8.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 768 (7.5%) | 445 (4.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,031 (8.3%) | 351 (3.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,754 (8.0%) | 1,530 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 325 (5.2%) | 376 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 296 (7.3%) | 742 (12.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 113 (1.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 180 (1.4%) | 162 (1.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,676 (7.7%) | 2,293 (10.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 843 (13.4%) | 1,340 (18.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 774 (19.2%) | 1,731 (29.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 164 (1.6%) | 154 (1.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 218 (1.8%) | 58 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 838 (3.8%) | 795 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 386 (6.1%) | 309 (4.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 280 (6.9%) | 718 (12.0%) |
Technology Access in Richland County
Computing Device Access in Richland County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 36,311 | 73.1% |
| Smartphone | 40,839 | 82.2% |
| Tablet | 28,011 | 56.4% |
| No Computing Device | 4,691 | 9.4% |
| Total | 49,673 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Richland County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 101 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 35,468 | 71.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 5,198 | 10.5% |
| Satellite Internet | 3,109 | 6.3% |
| No Internet | 7,156 | 14.4% |
| Total | 49,673 | 100.0% |
Richland County Summary
Richland County, Ohio is located in the north-central part of the state and is part of the Mansfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was established in 1808 and is named after the rich soil found in the area. The county seat is Mansfield, which is the largest city in the county. The county has a total area of 507 square miles and a population of 124,475 as of the 2020 census.
Geography
Richland County is located in the north-central part of Ohio and is bordered by Ashland County to the north, Morrow County to the east, Crawford County to the south, and Huron County to the west. The county is mostly flat with some rolling hills and is drained by the Mohican River and its tributaries. The highest point in the county is located in the northern part of the county and is 1,093 feet above sea level. The county is home to several state parks, including Malabar Farm State Park, Mohican State Park, and Pleasant Hill Lake Park.
Economy
Richland County has a diverse economy with a variety of industries. The county is home to several large employers, including the Ohio State University Mansfield Campus, the Ohio State Reformatory, and the Mansfield Correctional Institution. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Whirlpool Corporation, the Honda of America Manufacturing Company, and the Mansfield Plastics Corporation. Agriculture is also an important part of the county’s economy, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, Richland County had a population of 124,475. The population is spread out with a median age of 40.7 years. The racial makeup of the county is 90.2% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The largest ancestry groups in the county are German (25.2%), Irish (17.2%), English (14.2%), and Italian (7.2%).
The median household income in Richland County is $50,945 and the median family income is $62,945. The per capita income is $25,945. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with 18.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older living below the poverty line.
Richland County is served by several school districts, including the Mansfield City School District, the Clear Fork Valley Local School District, and the Shelby City School District. The county is also home to several higher education institutions, including the Ohio State University Mansfield Campus, North Central State College, and the University of Akron Mansfield Campus.
Richland County is a vibrant and diverse county with a strong economy and a variety of industries. The county is home to several large employers, a variety of educational institutions, and a variety of recreational activities. The county is also home to a diverse population with a variety of backgrounds and ancestries. Richland County is a great place to live, work, and play.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Richland County?
Total Population of Richland County is 125,008.
What is the Total Male Population of Richland County?
Total Male Population of Richland County is 64,024.
What is the Total Female Population of Richland County?
Total Female Population of Richland County is 60,984.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Richland County?
There are 104.98 Males per 100 Females in Richland County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Richland County?
There are 95.25 Females per 100 Males in Richland County.
What is the Median Population Age in Richland County?
Median Population Age in Richland County is 40.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Richland County
Average Family Size in Richland County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Richland County
Average Household Size in Richland County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Richland County?
Per Capita income in Richland County is $29,570.
What is the Median Family Income in Richland County?
Median Family Income in Richland County is $72,424.
What is the Median Household income in Richland County?
Median Household Income in Richland County is $56,557.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Richland County?
Income or Wage Gap in Richland County is 32.6%.
Women in Richland County earn 67.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Richland County?
Family Income Deficit in Richland County is $10,583.
Families that are below poverty line in Richland County earn $10,583 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Richland County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Richland County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Richland County?
There are 57,523 People in the Labor Forcein in Richland County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Richland County?
56.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Richland County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Richland County?
Unemployment Rate in Richland County is 4.8%.