Richland borough, Pennsylvania
Richland borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Richland borough is a geographic entity located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,524. The land area covers 1.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,524 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 586 | ±108 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 595 | ±109 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 586 | ±108 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $207,300 | ±$15,621 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,051 | ±$223 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,900 | ±$11,213 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,700 | ±$4,147 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 40 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 850 | ±186 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.7% | ±7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF RICHLAND
GUS Population: 1,513 (2024)
ID: 133576
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 676, RICHLAND PA 17087-0676
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GUS Population: 145,319 (2024)
ID: 111850
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
400 S 8TH ST, STE 1, LEBANON PA 17042-6700
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Richland | KG-02 | Richland, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Adamstown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Akron, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Annville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Manheim, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Leesport, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Bethel, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Denver, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Champ's Barber School-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 8.9 mi away | 37 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA, 17042-0001 |
7172775037
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RICHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.0 mi away | 111 EAST MAIN STREET, RICHLAND, PA, 17087 |
(717) 866-4939
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Empire Beauty School-Lebanon
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College Vocational | 9.3 mi away | 1776 Quentin Rd Cedar Crest Sq, Lebanon, PA, 17042 |
8009204593
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MYERSTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 199 NORTH COLLEGE ST, MYERSTOWN, PA, 17067 |
(717) 866-2800
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European Medical School of Massage
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College Vocational | 13.3 mi away | 2921 Windmill Road Suite 1, Sinking Spring, PA, 19608-1680 |
6106706100
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WOMELSDORF COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 203 W HIGH ST, WOMELSDORF, PA, 19567 |
(610) 589-1424
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Berks Career & Technology Center
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College Vocational | 13.7 mi away | 1057 County Road, Leesport, PA, 19533-9112 |
6107437630
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ROBESONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 75-A SOUTH BROOKE ST, ROBESONIA, PA, 19551 |
(610) 693-3264
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Lebanon Valley College
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College | 13.7 mi away | 101 N College Ave, Annville, PA, 17003-1400 |
7178676100
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BETHEL TULPEHOCKEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 8601 LANCASTER AVE, BETHEL, PA, 19507 |
(717) 933-4060
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LEBANON 2 W, PA US, located 11.2 miles from Richland borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0° | 22.0° | 29.5° | 3.06" | 6.8" |
| February | 40.4° | 23.4° | 31.9° | 2.55" | 7.8" |
| March | 49.4° | 30.7° | 40.1° | 3.60" | 4.2" |
| April | 62.0° | 40.3° | 51.1° | 3.72" | 0.4" |
| May | 71.9° | 50.6° | 61.2° | 3.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.0° | 59.7° | 69.9° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 64.2° | 74.3° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 62.6° | 72.5° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.6° | 55.4° | 65.5° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 43.9° | 54.0° | 4.10" | 0.3" |
| November | 52.3° | 34.0° | 43.2° | 3.21" | 0.5" |
| December | 41.7° | 26.9° | 34.3° | 3.57" | 4.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stouchsburg CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Newmanstown CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Myerstown borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
| West Myerstown CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Womelsdorf borough | Borough | 3.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4207564560. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.