Richland County, OH Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Richland County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,883 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 245.8 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.20% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 50,068 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Richland County declined by 1.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 125,058 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Richland County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Richland County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,822 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.33% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Richland County is about 17% lower than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Richland County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $46,136 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $790 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.5% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Richland County is about 4.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $790 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Richland County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 149 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Richland County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.9 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.8 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 149 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,619 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,620 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 774 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Van Wert County (15.4 min), Hancock County (15.4 min), Mercer County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (33.4 min), Brown County (31.6 min), Morrow County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Richland County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Richland County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Richland County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Richland County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Richland County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.2% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.0% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richland County, Ohio.
What is the population of Richland County, Ohio?
The population of Richland County, Ohio is 122,883, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Richland County, Ohio?
The population density of Richland County, Ohio is 245.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Richland County, Ohio?
The median household income in Richland County, Ohio is $57,822, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Richland County, Ohio?
The median home price in Richland County, Ohio is $46,136, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Richland County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Richland County, Ohio is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.