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Richmond

California · 116,448 residents · 30.042 sq mi
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Richmond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,463. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $505,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,448
+17%since 2000
from 99,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,876 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 3,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+13%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
85K93K102K111K119K1990201020202024Richmond
2024116K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,463
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,210 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,177
+63%since 2000
from $19,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$505,800
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,574
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+81%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(18,985)
Black18.7%(21,753)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(51,912)
Asian14.1%(16,460)
Other5.6%(6,520)
Diversity Score89.1%(103,734)
Diversity Score
89
−1%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
34.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, California?

Richmond, California has about 116,448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, California?

The typical household in Richmond, California earns about $72,463 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 $505,800, and the typical rent is about $1,574 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, California?

About 30.0% 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 13.9% of people in Richmond, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,023 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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