Richland, Richland County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Richland, Wisconsin
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Location of Richland, Richland County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.5 sq mi (81.6 km2) |
| • Land | 31.5 sq mi (81.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
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| • Total | 1,364 |
| • Density | 43.3/sq mi (16.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-67575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584025 |
Richland is a town located in Richland County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,364 people lived there.
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Exploring Richland's Geography
Richland covers an area of about 31.5 square miles (81.6 square kilometers). All of this land is dry, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Understanding Richland's Population
Let's look at who lives in Richland, based on information from the year 2000.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2000, there were 1,364 people living in Richland. These people lived in 476 different homes, and 362 of these were families. On average, there were about 43 people living in each square mile of the town.
Who Makes Up the Population?
Most people living in Richland in 2000 were White (99.12%). A small number of people were Native American (0.07%), Asian (0.22%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.81% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life in Richland
- About 33.4% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (66.2%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (4.6%) were homes with a female head of household and no husband present.
- About 20% of all homes had just one person living in them.
- About 11.8% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- The average home had about 2.66 people, and the average family had about 3.06 people.
Age Groups in Richland
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- 24.3% were under 18 years old.
- 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Richland was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were about 94.3 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Richland was $43,036. For families, the average income was $50,152. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the town was $21,435.
About 7.9% of all people in Richland lived below the poverty line. This included 13.7% of children under 18 and 11.4% of people aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Richland
Some notable people who have lived in Richland include:
- Milford C. Kintz, who was a legislator (someone who makes laws).
- Joseph McGrew, who was also a legislator.
See also
In Spanish: Richland (condado de Richland, Wisconsin) para niños
