Richland County Demographics
A map of Richland County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,892 | 86.1% |
Hispanic | 605 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 596 | 5.2% |
Native American/Other | 216 | 1.9% |
Asian | 121 | 1.1% |
Black | 61 | 0.5% |
Richland County, Montana had a population of 11,491 in 2020. It was 86.1% White, 0.5% Black, 1.1% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richland County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Richland County is the 18th most populous county of the 56 counties in Montana.
Richland County's White Population
9,892 residents of Richland County identify as White, or 86.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Montana (83.1% White). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Richland County is ranked #41 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Richland County is more White than neighboring Roosevelt County (33.2% White). Richland County is less White than neighboring Dawson County (89.1% White), Wibaux County (91.7% White), Sheridan County (89.6% White), and Golden Valley County (92.2% White).
Richland County's Black Population
61 residents of Richland County identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Montana (0.5% Black). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Richland County is ranked #9 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Richland County is more Black than neighboring Dawson County (0.4% Black), Roosevelt County (0.3% Black), Wibaux County (0.2% Black), Sheridan County (0.4% Black), and Golden Valley County (0.3% Black).
Richland County's Asian Population
121 residents of Richland County identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Montana (0.7% Asian). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Richland County is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Richland County is more Asian than neighboring Dawson County (0.6% Asian), Roosevelt County (0.4% Asian), Wibaux County (0.2% Asian), Sheridan County (0.4% Asian), and Golden Valley County (0.1% Asian).
Richland County's Hispanic Population
605 residents of Richland County identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Richland County is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Richland County is more Hispanic than neighboring Dawson County (3.2% Hispanic), Roosevelt County (2.2% Hispanic), Wibaux County (2.9% Hispanic), Sheridan County (3% Hispanic), and Golden Valley County (2.8% Hispanic).
Richland County's Native American/Other Population
216 residents of Richland County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Montana (6.4% Native American/Other). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Richland County is ranked #28 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Richland County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wibaux County (1.3% Native American/Other), Sheridan County (1.8% Native American/Other), and Golden Valley County (1% Native American/Other). Richland County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dawson County (2.2% Native American/Other), and Roosevelt County (57.2% Native American/Other).
Richland County's Multiracial Population
596 residents of Richland County identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Montana (5% Multiracial). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Richland County is ranked #13 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Richland County is more Multiracial than neighboring Dawson County (4.4% Multiracial), Wibaux County (3.7% Multiracial), Sheridan County (4.8% Multiracial), and Golden Valley County (3.7% Multiracial). Richland County is less Multiracial than neighboring Roosevelt County (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.