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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Richmond

California · 87,425 residents · 30.042 sq mi
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Richmond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,165. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $142,600. Despite a median home value of $142,600, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

87,425
−12%vs 2000
vs 99,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,910 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 32.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
85K93K102K111K119K1990201020202024Richmond
2024116K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,165
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,210 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,630
−26%vs 2000
vs $19,788 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$142,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $170,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$566
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $764 in 2000
US average: $450
54.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.3% in 2000
45.5% rent
4.4
+15%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(21,081)
Black35.6%(35,279)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(26,319)
Asian12.2%(12,077)
Other0%
Diversity Score89.8%(89,108)
1990
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(31,666)
Black43.8%(38,266)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(12,104)
Asian11.8%(10,301)
Other8.2%(7,192)
Diversity Score90%(78,708)
90
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 90 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, California?

Richmond, California has about 87,425 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond, California?

The typical household in Richmond, California earns about $32,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, California expensive?

In Richmond, California, the median home is worth about $142,600, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, California?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, California?

About 16.1% of people in Richmond, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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