History · Richwood

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The story so far

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Richwood is a town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 527 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Byrds Creek, Excelsior, Port Andrew, Sand Prairie, Tavera, Westport, and Wild Rose are located in the town.

Its population held steady between the last two censuses: 533 people in 2010, 527 in 2020. Half of its homes were built before 1987.

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Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.

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