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Richmond West

Florida · 35,884 residents · 4.172 sq mi
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Richmond West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,358. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $336,500. Households here earn about 32% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,884
+28%since 2000
from 28,082 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
8,601 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 6,731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+33%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
27K30K33K36K39K2000201020202024Richmond West
202436K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,358
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,608 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,055
+41%since 2000
from $18,544 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,500
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,087
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,084 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+102%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(3,106)
Black4.6%(1,663)
Hispanic / Latino82.7%(29,675)
Asian1.9%(695)
Other2.6%(920)
Diversity Score39%(14,003)
Diversity Score
39
−31%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 33.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
47.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond West, Florida?

Richmond West, Florida has about 35,884 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond West, Florida earns about $76,358 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 $336,500, and the typical rent is about $2,087 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond West, Florida?

About 29.1% 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 11.0% of people in Richmond West, Florida 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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