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Richmond

Illinois · 2,089 residents · 4.288 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,265. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. Median home value is $194,000. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,089
+91%since 2000
from 1,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8551K2K2K3K1990201020202024Richmond
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,265
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,840
+34%since 2000
from $22,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
48.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,798)
Black1.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(157)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other3.6%(75)
Diversity Score31.3%(655)
Diversity Score
31
+174%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 81.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Illinois?

Richmond, Illinois has about 2,089 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Illinois?

The typical household in Richmond, Illinois earns about $44,265 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 $194,000, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Illinois?

About 23.4% 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 20.7% 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 1,073 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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