Richford, Tioga County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Richford, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Richford, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Richford, New York. The estimated population of Richford, New York is 1,066 people, with a median age of 50.6.

We can look at the total population in Richford over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,066
-7.3% +0.95%
2020
1,150
+6.38%
-
2019
1,081
-0.28% -
2018
1,084
+2.65%
-
2017
1,056
- -

Population of Richford, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
98%
97.4%
+0.62%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.7%
-71.43%
Hispanic
0.4%
0.8%
-50.00%
Asian
0.6%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
1.1%
-27.27%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Richford, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.6 -0.59% 51.2 0% 50.3 -0.59%
2020 50.9 +8.99% 51.2 +10.82% 50.6 +6.08%
2019 46.7 +7.36% 46.2 +11.59% 47.7 +5.3%
2018 43.5 +0.69% 41.4 -6.33% 45.3 +6.34%
2017 43.2 - 44.2 - 42.6 -

The median age of Richford, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 46 -39.29% 47 -22.67% 27 36
10 to 19 54 +13.74% 77 +38.33% 59 109
20 to 29 40 +29.92% 94 -116.75% 43 21
30 to 39 71 +8.42% 42 +29.2% 72 54
40 to 49 70 -22.77% 77 -37.33% 53 49
50 to 59 93 +19.79% 107 +19.6% 109 128
60 to 69 90 +7.31% 80 +18.47% 93 92
70+ 32 +81.4% 36 +50.87% 66 55

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Richford, New York is $63,023.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Richford.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,591.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,094.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,023.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Richford, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Richford, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Richford, New York is currently $66,940.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.33% of households in Richford are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Richford against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.56%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Richford is $28,962.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Richford by the total population of Richford.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Richford, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Richford to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24.22%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Richford that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Richford over the age of 16 is 887.

Of those people, a total of 57.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Richford is 54.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 52 23.10% 58.30%
20 to 24 years 38 89.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 26 76.90% 55.00%
30 to 34 years 56 76.80% 16.30%
35 to 44 years 124 81.50% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 135 84.40% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 150 56.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 95 68.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 133 28.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 78 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Richford. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 875 57.60% 6.20%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 8 50.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 873 57.50% 6.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Richford as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Richford is 481, with median earnings of $45,337.00.

Women in Richford, New York earning approximately 76.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 481 $45,337.00
Male 249 $47,188.00
Female 232 $36,111.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 27 $39,063.00
Business and Financial 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $63,472.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $51,786.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $47,083.00
Healthcare Support 9 $31,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 50 $14,688.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $35,625.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00
Sales 36 $23,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 70 $45,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $66,538.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $46,458.00
Production 47 $49,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 13 $45,417.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 16 $75,000.00 11 $28,750.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 1 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 38 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00 23 $50,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 19 $47,083.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 9 $31,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 23 $19,375.00 27 $13,021.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $0.00 8 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 1 $0.00
Sales 26 $26,875.00 10 $12,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 61 $35,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $66,538.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13 $46,458.00 0 $0.00
Production 30 $63,750.00 17 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 13 $45,417.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 450 households in Richford, with an average household size of 2.37 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 315 families in Richford with an average family size of 2.85 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 229 38 48 135
Average Household Size 2.86 2.34 3.63 1.1
Total Families 229 38 48 0
Average Household Size 2.86 2.18 3.35 0

Poverty

Of the 315 families in Richford, 12.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Richford:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 539 housing units in Richford, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 450 83.49%
Vacant 89 16.51%

6.49% of the total 539 housing units in Richford are rental units. This is approximately 35 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 415 are occupied by the owner - or 76.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Richford is $1,008.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Richford that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    17
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Richford is $89,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Richford that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    95
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    146
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    108
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    21
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    23
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    22
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Richford. The chart below shows the number of properties in Richford that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    84
  • 1940 to 1949
    8
  • 1950 to 1959
    16
  • 1960 to 1969
    69
  • 1970 to 1979
    78
  • 1980 to 1989
    93
  • 1990 to 1999
    93
  • 2000 to 2009
    89
  • 2010 to 2013
    9
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Richford that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4
  • 1 vehicle available
    172
  • 2 vehicles available
    147
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    127

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Richford get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Richford that commute to work in a particular way.

30.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Richford.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    18
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    33
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    27
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    52
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    32
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    91
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    61
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    73
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    6
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Richford, New York in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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