Richfield, MN Demographics

A map of Richfield's Population by Race

Richfield, Minnesota has an estimated population of 36,642, a less than 1% change from the 36,994 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.9% White, 17.8% Hispanic, 10.7% Black, 5.5% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richfield has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richfield, that probability was 60.1% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richfield is ranked the 26th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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). Richfield was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richfield's White Population

22,298 residents of Richfield, or 60.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richfield is significantly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Richfield ranks 862nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Richfield's population has increased from 59.0% to 60.9%.

Richfield is more White than neighboring Minneapolis (58.8% White). Richfield is less White than neighboring Bloomington (65% White), Edina (80.1% White), St. Louis Park (77.9% White), and Burnsville (61.5% White).

Richfield's Black Population

3,917 residents of Richfield, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richfield is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Richfield ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Richfield's population has increased from 9.7% to 10.7%.

Richfield is more Black than neighboring Edina (2.9% Black), and St. Louis Park (4.5% Black). Richfield is less Black than neighboring Bloomington (12% Black), Minneapolis (18.5% Black), and Burnsville (13.4% Black).

Richfield's Asian Population

2,022 residents of Richfield, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Richfield ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Asian residents' share of Richfield's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.5%.

Richfield is more Asian than neighboring Bloomington (5.1% Asian), Minneapolis (5.3% Asian), St. Louis Park (3.8% Asian), and Burnsville (5.4% Asian). Richfield is less Asian than neighboring Edina (7% Asian).

Richfield's Hispanic Population

6,540 residents of Richfield, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richfield is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Richfield ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Richfield's population has decreased from 18.4% to 17.8%.

Richfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomington (11.2% Hispanic), Edina (3.8% Hispanic), Minneapolis (10.1% Hispanic), St. Louis Park (6.2% Hispanic), and Burnsville (12.3% Hispanic).

Richfield's Native American/Other Population

401 residents of Richfield, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Richfield ranks 258th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Richfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edina (0.4% Native American/Other), and Burnsville (1% Native American/Other). Richfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomington (1.8% Native American/Other), Minneapolis (1.4% Native American/Other), and St. Louis Park (1.4% Native American/Other).

Richfield's Multiracial Population

1,464 residents of Richfield, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Richfield ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Richfield's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.0%.

Richfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Bloomington (4.9% Multiracial), Edina (5.8% Multiracial), Minneapolis (6% Multiracial), St. Louis Park (6.3% Multiracial), and Burnsville (6.4% 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.