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 00:38:31 (7th November 2026)
Density 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 6.34% (2010-2020)
Weather 28℉ Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog 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

28°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
7 to 10 mph SSW Friday Night

Patchy fog after midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 31 overnight. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Richwood increased by 6.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 662 - census
2011 667 0.76% estimation process
2012 670 0.45% estimation process
2013 673 0.45% estimation process
2014 676 0.45% estimation process
2015 680 0.59% estimation process
2016 686 0.88% estimation process
2017 693 1.02% estimation process
2018 702 1.3% 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 (4)

  • Richwood, Texas city in West Virginia, United States. with a population of 4,015 people.
  • Richwood, Louisiana town in Louisiana, United States. with a population of 3,375 people.
  • Richwood, Ohio village in Ohio, United States. with a population of 2,554 people.
  • Richwood, West Virginia city in West Virginia, United States. with a population of 1,842 people.

Other cities in Becker County

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

City Name Population Title
Detroit Lakes 9,255 City in Minnesota, United States
Frazee 1,381 City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America