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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

Total population
39,124
+1%since 1990
from 38,649 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.3
+8%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202436K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.8%(2,656)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.5%(2,542)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.4%(2,512)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197%(2,726)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.8%(3,049)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(5,371)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.7%(5,375)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.5%(4,891)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.1%(3,577)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.1%(3,175)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.1%(2,388)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.2%(862)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
41.3% rent
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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)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(33,588)
Black8.8%(3,444)
Hispanic / Latino2%(796)
Asian0.8%(304)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.5%(1,245)
Guatemalan0.5%(188)
Puerto Rican0.4%(147)
Peruvian0.2%(80)
Colombian0.2%(62)
Honduran0.1%(51)
Uruguayan0.1%(45)
Cuban0.1%(29)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(292)
Asian Indian0.2%(64)
Vietnamese0.1%(52)
Filipino0.1%(51)
Burmese0.1%(42)
Cambodian0%(14)
Korean0%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German15.2%(5,412)
English12.5%(4,438)
Irish9%(3,200)
American7.4%(2,634)
Italian2.4%(868)
Scottish1.8%(639)
Dutch1%(358)
French0.8%(284)
Welsh0.8%(274)
British0.4%(148)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.3%(104)
Greek0.3%(93)
Swedish0.2%(87)
Norwegian0.2%(85)
Hungarian0.2%(63)
Nigerian0.2%(59)
Belgian0.2%(58)
Canadian0.1%(53)
Lithuanian0.1%(50)
Czech0.1%(42)
Croatian0.1%(30)
Turkish0.1%(29)
Russian0.1%(28)
West Indian0.1%(26)
Jamaican0.1%(26)
Danish0.1%(21)
Iranian0%(15)
Finnish0%(12)
Ukrainian0%(10)
Kenyan0%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.4%(3,978)
Married57.9%(8,411)
Widowed2.7%(397)
Divorced12%(1,737)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(3,693)
Married48.9%(8,245)
Widowed14.2%(2,387)
Divorced15%(2,520)
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Frequently asked

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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