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Richmond

Illinois · 1,874 residents · 4.288 sq mi
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Richmond is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value is $199,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,874
+72%since 2000
from 1,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+1%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8551K2K2K3K1990201020202024Richmond
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,113
+44%since 2000
from $22,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,670)
Black0.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(130)
Asian1.7%(32)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.3%(417)
Diversity Score
22
+94%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Illinois?

Richmond, Illinois has about 1,874 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Illinois?

The typical household in Richmond, Illinois earns about $61,250 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 $199,500, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Illinois?

About 32.5% 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 4.8% 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 858 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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