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Richmond

Illinois · 2,114 residents (2025 est.) · 4.288 sq mi
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Richmond has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,029. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,531 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $238,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,622
+140%since 2000
from 1,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
+140%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−4%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,114 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8551K2K2K3K1990201020202024Richmond
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,029
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,361 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,097
+93%since 2000
from $22,332 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+2%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,220
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,036)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(44)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,176)
Black1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(266)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other5.4%(141)
Diversity Score37.2%(977)
Diversity Score
37
+225%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 81.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Illinois?

Richmond, Illinois has about 2,622 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Illinois?

The typical household in Richmond, Illinois earns about $73,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Illinois expensive?

In Richmond, Illinois, the median home is worth about $238,600, and the typical rent is about $1,220 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Illinois?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Illinois?

About 5.2% of people in Richmond, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,606 residents, a change of about 158 percent over that period.

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