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Richmond

Kentucky · 34,585 residents · 21.786 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,329. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,900. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,585
+27%since 2000
from 27,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,587 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.1
+15%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K24K29K34K39K1990201020202024Richmond
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,329
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,533 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,549
+43%since 2000
from $15,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
63.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+16%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(23,767)
Black8.2%(2,237)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(328)
Asian1.1%(295)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(6,651)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(27,550)
Black7.4%(2,561)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,470)
Asian1.4%(496)
Other3.9%(1,352)
Diversity Score38.9%(13,451)
Diversity Score
39
+59%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Kentucky?

Richmond, Kentucky has about 34,585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Kentucky?

The typical household in Richmond, Kentucky earns about $39,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Kentucky expensive?

In Richmond, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $148,900, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Kentucky?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Kentucky?

About 27.0% of people in Richmond, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,430 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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