North Dakota

Richland

16,529
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Richland

Richland, North Dakota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 3,597. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,529.

Its recorded population peaked at 21,008 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Siege of Fort Abercrombie, Battle at Fort Abercrombie, Fort Abercombie Siege — Second Attack (September 1862), and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202016,529
201016,321
200017,998
199018,148
198019,207
197018,089
196018,824
195019,865
194020,519
193021,008
192020,887
191019,659
190017,387
189010,751
18803,597
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Richland

Military engagements that took place in Richland, North Dakota.

Siege of Fort Abercrombie
1862
Battle at Fort Abercrombie
1862
Fort Abercombie Siege — Second Attack (September 1862)
1862
Camp Shelling — Dakota War Refugee Relief (1862)
1862
Battle of Fort Abercrombie
1862

Historic places in Richland

National Register of Historic Places listings in Richland, North Dakota.

South Wild Rice Church
Galchutt
Richland County Courthouse
Wahpeton
Fort Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Red River Valley University
Wahpeton
Bagg, Frederick A. and Sophia, Bonanza Farm
Mooreton
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Frequently asked about Richland

When does Richland first appear in the US census?
Richland, North Dakota first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 3,597.
What is the population of Richland?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Richland had a recorded population of 16,529.
When did Richland's population peak?
Richland's recorded population peaked at 21,008 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Richland?
5 documented military engagements took place in Richland, including Siege of Fort Abercrombie, Battle at Fort Abercrombie, Fort Abercombie Siege — Second Attack (September 1862).
How many historic places are in Richland?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Richland, North Dakota.
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