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Richmond West

Florida · 35,593 residents · 4.172 sq mi
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#39Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82652.5%#335Highest median rentof 6,764$2,644
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Richmond West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,970. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $489,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,593
+27%since 2000
from 28,082 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
8,531 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 6,731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+36%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
27K30K33K36K39K2000201020202024Richmond West
202436K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,970
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,608 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,607
+97%since 2000
from $18,544 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+15%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$489,100
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,644
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,084 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+119%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(5,269)
Black7.3%(2,042)
Hispanic / Latino70%(19,663)
Asian2.2%(624)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(15,794)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(2,757)
Black6.1%(2,183)
Hispanic / Latino81.1%(28,851)
Asian1.9%(659)
Other3.2%(1,143)
Diversity Score41.5%(14,763)
Diversity Score
41
−26%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 33.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
52.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
17.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 21.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
78.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 73.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond West, Florida?

Richmond West, Florida has about 35,593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond West, Florida earns about $101,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond West, Florida expensive?

In Richmond West, Florida, the median home is worth about $489,100, and the typical rent is about $2,644 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond West, Florida?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond West, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond West, Florida?

About 10.5% of people in Richmond West, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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