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Richmond

Kansas · 464 residents · 0.341 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,864. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $63,600. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
464
−9%since 2000
from 510 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,361 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+17%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4394995586176771990201020202024Richmond
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,864
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,294
−3%since 2000
from $14,730 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+30%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(433)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(19)
Asian1.5%(7)
Other4.3%(20)
Diversity Score23.2%(108)
Diversity Score
23
+322%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Kansas?

Richmond, Kansas has about 464 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Kansas?

The typical household in Richmond, Kansas earns about $38,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Kansas expensive?

In Richmond, Kansas, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Kansas?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Kansas?

About 17.5% of people in Richmond, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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