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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richmond

Indiana · 39,124 residents · 24.005 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,210. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $71,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,124
+1%since 1990
from 38,649 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,630 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,610 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+8%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K36K37K38K39K1990201020202024Richmond
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,210
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,585 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,096
+56%since 1990
from $10,975 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.7%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
58.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
41.3% rent
2.4
+26%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(34,723)
Black9.2%(3,542)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(254)
Asian0.3%(112)
Diversity Score24.4%(9,419)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(33,588)
Black8.8%(3,444)
Hispanic / Latino2%(796)
Asian0.8%(304)
Diversity Score26.9%(10,538)
27
+11%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Richmond, Indiana?

Richmond, Indiana has about 39,124 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Indiana?

The typical household in Richmond, Indiana earns about $30,210 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Indiana expensive?

In Richmond, Indiana, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Indiana?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Indiana?

About 15.7% of people in Richmond, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 475 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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