Richfield, MN Demographics

A map of Richfield's Population by Race

Richfield, Minnesota had a population of 36,994 in 2020. It was 59.0% White, 9.7% Black, 6.6% Asian, 18.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Richfield is the 26th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Richfield's White Population

21,838 residents of Richfield identify as White, or 59.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Richfield less than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Richfield is ranked #862 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Richfield is more White than neighboring Minneapolis (58% White). Richfield is less White than neighboring Bloomington (68.1% White), Edina (78.8% White), St. Louis Park (77.1% White), and Burnsville (61.4% White).

Richfield's Black Population

3,591 residents of Richfield identify as Black, or 9.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richfield roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Richfield is ranked #33 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Richfield is more Black than neighboring Edina (3.5% Black), and St. Louis Park (7.9% Black). Richfield is less Black than neighboring Bloomington (9.8% Black), Minneapolis (18.9% Black), and Burnsville (15.3% Black).

Richfield's Asian Population

2,446 residents of Richfield identify as Asian, or 6.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Richfield is ranked #44 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Richfield is more Asian than neighboring Minneapolis (5.8% Asian), St. Louis Park (4.1% Asian), and Burnsville (5.6% Asian). Richfield is less Asian than neighboring Edina (9% Asian).

Richfield's Hispanic Population

6,821 residents of Richfield identify as Hispanic, or 18.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richfield larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Richfield is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Richfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomington (9.9% Hispanic), Edina (3.7% Hispanic), Minneapolis (10.4% Hispanic), St. Louis Park (5.3% Hispanic), and Burnsville (11.9% Hispanic).

Richfield's Native American/Other Population

466 residents of Richfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Richfield is ranked #240 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Richfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomington (1.1% Native American/Other), Edina (0.6% Native American/Other), St. Louis Park (1.1% Native American/Other), and Burnsville (1% Native American/Other). Richfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Minneapolis (1.7% Native American/Other).

Richfield's Multiracial Population

1,832 residents of Richfield identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Richfield is ranked #175 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Richfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomington (4.6% Multiracial), Edina (4.3% Multiracial), St. Louis Park (4.4% Multiracial), and Burnsville (4.7% Multiracial). Richfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Minneapolis (5.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.