The 2000 Census showed that Richland County had a population of 17,998 people. This represented 2.8% of the total population of North Dakota, making it the state's 9th most populous county (out of 53 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Richland had a population of 16,067 people. This is a decrease of 10.73% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 16,321 | -9.32% | +1.58% since 2009 |
2009 | 16,067 | -10.73% | -1.77% since 2008 |
2008 | 16,356 | -9.12% | -0.88% since 2007 |
2007 | 16,501 | -8.32% | -1.39% since 2006 |
2006 | 16,733 | -7.03% | -2.48% since 2005 |
2005 | 17,159 | -4.66% | -1.05% since 2004 |
2004 | 17,341 | -3.65% | -1.1% since 2003 |
2003 | 17,534 | -2.58% | +0.89% since 2002 |
2002 | 17,379 | -3.44% | -1.25% since 2001 |
2001 | 17,599 | -2.22% | -2.22% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 17,998 | The Last Census |
Richland County had 7,575 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Richland County has a total area<3> of 1,445 square miles [3,744 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (9.02 square miles [23.37 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Richland County had a population density of 12.53 people per square mile [4.84 people/km²], making it the state's 8th most densely populated county (out of 53 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Richland County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Richland and the state of North Dakota. Click here for the Richland County QuickFact (QF-38077).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Richland County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Wahpeton | QF-3882660 | 7,418 | 8,586 | -13.6% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Richland County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Traverse (MN) | QF-27155 | SE | 3,573 | 4,134 | -13.57% |
Wilkin (MN) | QF-27167 | E | 6,264 | 7,138 | -12.24% |
Cass | QF-38017 | N | 143,339 | 123,138 | 16.41% |
Ransom | QF-38073 | NW | 5,500 | 5,890 | -6.62% |
Sargent | QF-38081 | W | 3,951 | 4,366 | -9.51% |
Roberts (SD) | QF-46109 | S | 9,933 | 10,016 | -0.83% |
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