Richland town, New York
Richland town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Richland town is a geographic entity located in Oswego County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,787. The land area covers 57.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,787 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,399 | ±126 | 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 | 2,855 | ±149 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,399 | ±126 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 456 | ±116 |
| Median Home Value | $163,600 | ±$13,326 |
| Median Gross Rent | $856 | ±$81 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,904 | ±$14,419 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,972 | ±$4,575 |
| Poverty Rate | 18% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,017 | ±333 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,423 | ±271 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.5% | ±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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TOWN OF RICHLAND
GUS Population: 5,757 (2024)
ID: 208909
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
1 BRIDGE ST, PULASKI NY 13142-4404
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GUS Population: 118,305 (2024)
ID: 170431
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: KAREN NOYES, AICP ASSOCIATE PLANNER
46 E BRIDGE ST, OSWEGO NY 13126
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PARISH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | PARISH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MANNSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | MEXICO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MEXICO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | MEXICO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | NEW HAVEN, NY | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 01-12 | MEXICO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | FULTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PULASKI, NY |
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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Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation
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College Vocational | 8.0 mi away | 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY, 13114 |
3155939473
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PULASKI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 4917 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET, PULASKI, NY, 13142 |
(315) 298-2717
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State University of New York at Oswego
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College | 20.0 mi away | 7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY, 13126 |
3153122500
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MEXICO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 3269 MAIN STREET, MEXICO, NY, 13114 |
(315) 963-3012
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ANNIE PORTER AINSWORTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 6064 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SANDY CREEK, NY, 13145 |
(315) 387-3732
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COGSWELL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 1999 COUNTY ROUTE 2, ORWELL, NY, 13426 |
(315) 298-5563
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PARISH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 3 CHURCH STREET, PARISH, NY, 13131 |
(315) 625-7130
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MANNSVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 108 LILAC PARK DRIVE, MANNSVILLE, NY, 13661 |
(315) 465-4049
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ELLISBURG FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 12117 NYS ROUTE 193, ELLISBURG, NY, 13636 |
(315) 846-5087
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BELLEVILLE PHILOMATHEAN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 8086 COUNTY ROUTE 75, BELLEVILLE, NY, 13611 |
(315) 846-5103
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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 PULASKI, NY US, located 2.8 miles from Richland town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7° | 11.0° | 19.9° | 4.15" | — |
| February | 30.5° | 13.3° | 21.9° | 3.31" | — |
| March | 38.5° | 19.5° | 29.0° | 3.01" | — |
| April | 51.4° | 31.5° | 41.5° | 3.90" | — |
| May | 64.6° | 42.3° | 53.5° | 3.93" | — |
| June | 73.1° | 52.4° | 62.8° | 3.83" | — |
| July | 78.5° | 57.2° | 67.9° | 3.67" | — |
| August | 77.2° | 56.2° | 66.7° | 4.52" | — |
| September | 70.7° | 48.2° | 59.5° | 4.00" | — |
| October | 57.9° | 39.6° | 48.8° | 5.14" | — |
| November | 45.7° | 29.6° | 37.7° | 4.14" | — |
| December | 34.3° | 19.0° | 26.7° | 4.44" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Mexico village | Village | 6.8 mi | — |
| Sandy Creek village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Lacona village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Altmar CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Parish village | Village | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607561533. • 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.