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Richmond Heights

Florida · 8,944 residents · 1.594 sq mi
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Richmond Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,085. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,944
+5%since 2000
from 8,479 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,611 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 5,319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+23%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Richmond Heights
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,085
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,649
+68%since 2000
from $15,824 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,400
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,332
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+97%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(291)
Black82%(6,949)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,057)
Asian0.8%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(3,104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(314)
Black51.9%(4,645)
Hispanic / Latino42%(3,759)
Asian0.5%(45)
Other0.2%(17)
Diversity Score66.9%(5,987)
Diversity Score
67
+83%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−59.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond Heights, Florida?

Richmond Heights, Florida has about 8,944 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond Heights, Florida?

The typical household in Richmond Heights, Florida earns about $53,085 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond Heights, Florida expensive?

In Richmond Heights, Florida, the median home is worth about $229,400, and the typical rent is about $1,332 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond Heights, Florida?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond Heights, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond Heights, Florida?

About 8.5% of people in Richmond Heights, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond Heights, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond Heights, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 361 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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