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Richmond

Maine · 1,760 residents · 7.128 sq mi
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Richmond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,526. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,760
−6%since 2000
from 1,864 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
247 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+10%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Richmond
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,526
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,106
+33%since 2000
from $15,867 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,815)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,699)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.7%(30)
Diversity Score8.6%(151)
Diversity Score
9
+121%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
Female
58.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Maine?

Richmond, Maine has about 1,760 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Maine?

The typical household in Richmond, Maine earns about $53,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Maine expensive?

In Richmond, Maine, the median home is worth about $166,700, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Maine?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Maine?

About 7.3% of people in Richmond, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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