Richland Authority

Richland is a lower-income small town of 2,136 with home prices 3.0× below the Missouri median.

Richland, Missouri

Population in Richland stands at 2,136 — placing it among the smaller communities of Camden County, Missouri. Median household income is $34,268 — well below the state average.

Definition and scope

Richland is a chartered municipality within Camden County, Missouri, Missouri. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4.

Who lives here

Richland has approximately 2,136 residents. The median age is 32.5 years. Roughly 68% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $76,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 86.2%
• Black or African American: 0.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Richland is $34,268. Poverty rate stands at 25.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%. Educational attainment: 14.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Richland:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Richland Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Pulaski County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Jefferson City, Missouri.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,105 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Missouri State Authority — state-level reference for Missouri.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.