City · Minnesota
Richfield, Minnesota
Richfield, city, in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Richfield had 36,593 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 36,994 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 36,642 (±56). GEOID 2754214.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
36,593
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,994 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,642 ±56
Median household income
$85,132
±$4,429 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$344,000
±$4,212 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,393
±$43 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Richfield and what county is it in?
Richfield is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It covers 6.8 square miles of land, 5,458 residents per square mile in 2020.
Richfield is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Richfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 36,593 people lived in Richfield on July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 36,994 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 36,642 (±56).
| Measure | Richfield | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,642 ±56 | 1,269,496 | +579 |
| Households | 16,547 ±450 | 539,493 | +1,367 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.06 | 2.30 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 17,183 ±471 | 571,527 | +1,442 |
Richfield's population since 2000
From 34,439 in 2000 to 36,593 in 2025: up 6.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Richfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Richfield?
The median resident of Richfield is 39.4 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.8%. 16.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Richfield | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 ±0.8 | 37.6 | +3.7 |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±1.6 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1% ±1.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±1.6 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.8% ±2.4 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.9% ±2.9 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±2.2 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.5 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.9% ±2.2 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.9% ±2.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.2% ±1.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±1.1 pts | 4.5% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3% ±1.3 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.7% ±2.7 pts | 54.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.5% ±1.5 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8% ±1.9 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Richfield earn?
Half of Richfield's 16,547 households earn less than $85,132 a year (±$4,429), against $97,653 in Hennepin County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $82,343 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Richfield | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,132 ±$4,429 | $97,653 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $107,345 ±$4,660 | $138,433 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,856 ±$1,979 | $59,401 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% ±1.4 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.3% ±2.7 pts | 10.9% | −7.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1% ±1.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±1.5 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6% ±2.0 pts | 92.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Richfield?
Owners occupy 61.6% of Richfield's occupied homes and renters 38.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $344,000 by its owner (±$4,212). The median renter pays $1,393 a month including utilities, and 33.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Richfield | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $344,000 ±$4,212 | $392,900 | +$66,848 |
| Median gross rent | $1,393 ±$43 | $1,487 | +$65 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.2% ±5.2 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,983 ±$43 | $2,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.6% ±2.5 pts | 62.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.4% ±2.5 pts | 37.3% | – |
| Housing units | 17,183 ±471 | 571,527 | +1,442 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±2.3 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.2% ±2.4 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7% ±1.5 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.0% ±2.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Richfield building?
Builders took permits for 42 new housing units in Richfield in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Richfield work and get to work?
65.3% of Richfield's workers drive alone and 18.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Richfield | Hennepin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.9% ±1.7 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±1.5 pts | 4.5% | +1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 65.3% ±2.5 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.7% ±2.0 pts | 25.2% | +14.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±1.5 | 21.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Richfield?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Richfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,017 (Tract 244) to $132,917 (Tract 242).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 243Hennepin County | 4,565 | $72,030 |
| Tract 244Hennepin County | 4,306 | $71,017 |
| Tract 246Hennepin County | 4,038 | $84,167 |
| Tract 249.04Hennepin County | 3,989 | $93,107 |
| Tract 241Hennepin County | 3,346 | $96,848 |
| Tract 242Hennepin County | 3,236 | $132,917 |
| Tract 247Hennepin County | 3,217 | $122,528 |
| Tract 248.02Hennepin County | 2,939 | $76,250 |
| Tract 245Hennepin County | 2,465 | $114,524 |
| Tract 248.01Hennepin County | 2,458 | $74,252 |
| Tract 249.03Hennepin County | 2,083 | $89,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Richfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Richfield compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Richfield is the 1,135th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 27th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Richfield ranks 325th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 27th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 420th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th | 562 |
| Median household income | 325th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 191st | 562 |
| Median home value | 229th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 121st | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 217th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 98th | 559 |
| Median age | 365th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 507th | 561 |
| Work from home | 121st | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 305th | 562 |
Richfield's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Richfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Richfield?
4 of the 57 figures for Richfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Richfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Richfield.