Richardton, ND Demographics

A map of Richardton's Population by Race

Richardton, North Dakota has an estimated population of 768, a large increase from the 692 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richardton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richardton has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richardton, that probability was 20.3% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richardton is ranked the 73rd most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. 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). Richardton was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richardton's White Population

681 residents of Richardton, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richardton is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Richardton ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardton's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Richardton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.7%.

Richardton is more White than neighboring Taylor (87.2% White), Dodge (87.2% White), and Dickinson (82.1% White). Richardton is less White than neighboring Gladstone (89.6% White), and Hebron (91.9% White).

Richardton's Black Population

0 residents of Richardton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richardton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Richardton ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardton's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Richardton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Richardton is less Black than neighboring Gladstone (1.7% Black), Dodge (0.9% Black), and Dickinson (3% Black).

Richardton's Asian Population

14 residents of Richardton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richardton is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Richardton ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Asian residents' share of Richardton's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.8%.

Richardton is more Asian than neighboring Taylor (1.7% Asian), Gladstone (0% Asian), Hebron (0% Asian), and Dickinson (1.4% Asian). Richardton is less Asian than neighboring Dodge (6.4% Asian).

Richardton's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Richardton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richardton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Richardton ranks 85th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Richardton's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.5%.

Richardton is more Hispanic than neighboring Gladstone (0.9% Hispanic), Hebron (1.9% Hispanic), and Dodge (0% Hispanic). Richardton is less Hispanic than neighboring Taylor (3.4% Hispanic), and Dickinson (9.1% Hispanic).

Richardton's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Richardton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richardton is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Richardton ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richardton's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Richardton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor (0.6% Native American/Other), Dodge (0% Native American/Other), and Dickinson (1.4% Native American/Other). Richardton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gladstone (3.9% Native American/Other), and Hebron (3.4% Native American/Other).

Richardton's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Richardton, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richardton is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Richardton ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Richardton's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.3%.

Richardton is more Multiracial than neighboring Gladstone (3.9% Multiracial), Hebron (2.8% Multiracial), and Dickinson (2.9% Multiracial). Richardton is less Multiracial than neighboring Taylor (7.3% Multiracial), and Dodge (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.