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Richland, Michigan

Richland, Michigan, in Kalamazoo county, is 8 miles NE of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 109 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The people of the village are in the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metropolitan area. Richland has a population of 593.

The People and Families of Richland

In Richland, about 63% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Richland features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richland had a median family income of $58,542. Richland is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Richland isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The village benefits from its educated workforce. Richland, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Richland residents, with $4,550. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Richland Housing

In Richland, 79% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Richland, 95% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Richland; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Richland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRichland Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRichland People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRichland Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Richland Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Richland College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Richland Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Richland Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Richland, MI

Comparing Richland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men97
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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