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Richwood, OH
Village in Union County, Ohio.
Population
2,332
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,878
ZIP codes
0
Richwood and its ZIP codes
Richwood at a glance
- Richwood is about 6.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,007, 10% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,300 (16% below Ohio) and median rent is $852 a month.
Local data for Richwood, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richwood, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,007
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$852/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (681), Irish Americans (459), Scottish Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Richwood.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,342
36,813 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$309M
FY 2026, $4,918 per person
How people get to work
Richwood, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richwood, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
379
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
58
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richwood, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Richwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetic SpringsVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| ProspectVillage | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| RadnorCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Green CampVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| New BloomingtonVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RaymondCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| WaldoVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| La RueVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| OstranderVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| West MansfieldVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount VictoryVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MarysvilleCity | 14 mi | 16.3 |
| DelawareCity | 15 mi | 20.2 |
| MarionCity | 15 mi | 13 |
| RidgewayVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| East LibertyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richwood, OH in?
- Richwood is in Union County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Richwood, OH?
- About 2,332 people live in Richwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richwood?
- Nearby places include Magnetic Springs (5.4 mi), Prospect (6 mi), Radnor (8.5 mi), Green Camp (8.5 mi), New Bloomington (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023