Richland, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richland, Pennsylvania
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View of West Main Street looking towards Race Street
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Location of Richland in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
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 Richland, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Richland, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lebanon |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,496 |
| • Density | 1,079.37/sq mi (416.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 717[223] |
| FIPS code | 42-64560 |
Richland is a small town, called a borough, located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the larger Lebanon metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,490 people lived there.
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Where is Richland Located?
Richland is found at these coordinates: 40°21′26″N 76°15′26″W / 40.35722°N 76.25722°W. The town covers about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the borough.
Who Lives in Richland?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 297 | — | |
| 1910 | 722 | — | |
| 1920 | 841 | 16.5% | |
| 1930 | 952 | 13.2% | |
| 1940 | 934 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,090 | 16.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,276 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,444 | 13.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,470 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,457 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,508 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,519 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,490 | −1.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,492 | −1.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,508 people living in Richland. These people lived in 582 homes, and 444 of these were families. The town had about 966 people per square mile.
Most people in Richland were White (98.21%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.60% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (66.0%) were married couples. About 19.8% of homes were single people, and 10.5% of these were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average home had 2.59 people, and the average family had 2.96 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.1% were under 18, and 16.4% were 65 or older. The average age was 38 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Richland was $45,729. For families, the average income was $52,063. About 3.2% of all people in Richland lived below the poverty line. This included 2.7% of those under 18 and 6.0% of those 65 or older.
Richland's Unique History
Richland has a very interesting feature: an active railroad crossing right in the town square. The two main streets, Main Street and Race Street, are the only roads that connect the northern and southern parts of the town. This means that when a train crosses, it can actually divide the entire town in half!
This unusual situation has made Richland famous. It has been mentioned in Ripley's Believe It or Not! books, which share strange and amazing facts. It was also featured on the popular TV game show, Jeopardy!.
Notable People from Richland
- Nicholas Moehlmann, a former Pennsylvania State Representative.
- Peter Zug, also a former Pennsylvania State Representative.
Images for kids
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View of West Main Street looking towards Race Street
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Location of Richland in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
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Richland Municipal Building
