Richwood, Minnesota

Richwood: township in Becker County, Minnesota

About

Richwood is a township located in the county of Becker in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 662 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 704 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Richwood

Population 704 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Becker County
Postal code 56577
Area 36 km2
Latitude & Longitude 46.9747,-95.8228
Altitude 1,440 feet / 439 meters
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 11:24:14 (15th April 2026)
Density 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 5.97% (2010-2020)
Weather 56℉ Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather

Geography

Richwood is located at 46°58'29"N 95°49'22"W (46.9746800, -95.8228200).

Richwood map

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Weather

56°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
13 mph NNW Wednesday

A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

The population of Richwood increased by 5.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 662 - census
2011 667 0.75% estimation process
2012 670 0.45% estimation process
2013 673 0.45% estimation process
2014 676 0.44% estimation process
2015 680 0.59% estimation process
2016 686 0.87% estimation process
2017 693 1.01% estimation process
2018 702 1.28% estimation process
2019 702 0% estimation process
2020 704 0.28% estimation process
Richwood zip code is 56577. County name: Becker, County fips: 27005

People born in Richwood (1)

American football player (1885-1964) Napoleon Barrel was born in Richwood

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Richwood, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
434751 White Earth Tribal and Community College Mahnomen (MN) 56557

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Richwood, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DLK Detroit Lakes 116 Pioneer Street RAIL
FAR Fargo 420 4th Street North RAIL
SPL Staples First & Fourth Aves RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Richwood.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Callaway Post Office Callaway (MN) 56521

Other places with the same name (5)

Other cities in Becker County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Becker County , MN. (more)

City Name Population Title
Detroit Lakes 9,255 City in Minnesota, United States
Lake Eunice 1,650 Township in Becker County, Minnesota
Midway 1,416 Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota
Frazee 1,381 City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America
Cormorant 1,113 Township in Becker County, Minnesota
Osage 955 Census-designated place in Becker County, Minnesota, United States
White Earth 883 Township in Becker County, Minnesota
Audubon 575 City in Minnesota, United States
Lake Park 511 City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States
Pine Point 428 Township in Becker County, Minnesota
Evergreen 363 Township in Becker County, Minnesota
Ogema 350 City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America
Callaway 304 Township in Becker County, Minnesota
Wolf Lake 261 City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America
Two Inlets 225 Township in Becker County, Minnesota
Elbow Lake 140 Census-designated place in Becker and Clearwater counties, Minnesota, United States