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Richland, IN

Town in Spencer County, Indiana.

Population

588

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,142

ZIP codes

0

Richland and its ZIP codes

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Richland at a glance

  • Richland is about 6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,250, close to the Indiana median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,400 (33% below Indiana) and median rent is $850 a month.

Local data for Richland, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Richland, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$73,250

Poverty rate

11.4%

Median home value

$146,400

Median rent

$850/mo

Homeownership

88.3%

Bachelor's or higher

12.8%

Median age

37.3

Average commute

33.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (261), French Americans (76), Irish Americans (42).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spencer County. PPP loans are for Richland.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,275

6,874 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,648

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$146M

FY 2026, $7,366 per person

Spencer County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Richland, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone95.9%
  • Carpooled3.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.0%

Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Richland, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

733

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

84

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 25°F

51.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richland, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.7%

U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

Cities near Richland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HatfieldCensus-designated place4.1 mi1.2
ReoCensus-designated place4.4 mi2.4
RockportCity7.3 mi1.7
ChrisneyTown8.9 mi0.7
BoonvilleCity9.3 mi5.7
Stanley, KYCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.8
TennysonTown9.6 mi0.2
GrandviewTown10 mi1
Maceo, KYCensus-designated place11 mi1.5
Yelvington, KYCensus-designated place13 mi0.8
FolsomvilleCensus-designated place13 mi0.3
NewburghTown13 mi1.5
ChandlerTown13 mi2.9
NewtonvilleCensus-designated place13 mi0.7
Thruston, KYCensus-designated place13 mi1.8
Owensboro, KYCity13 mi21.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richland, IN in?
Richland is in Spencer County, Indiana.
What is the population of Richland, IN?
About 588 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richland?
Nearby places include Hatfield (4.1 mi), Reo (4.4 mi), Rockport (7.3 mi), Chrisney (8.9 mi), Boonville (9.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023