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Richmond

Maine · 1,810 residents · 7.128 sq mi
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Richmond has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,810
−3%since 2000
from 1,864 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+17%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Richmond
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,659
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,112
+58%since 2000
from $15,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,673)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other4.8%(87)
Diversity Score17.2%(312)
Diversity Score
17
+343%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Maine?

Richmond, Maine has about 1,810 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Maine?

The typical household in Richmond, Maine earns about $54,659 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 $167,800, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Maine?

About 36.0% 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 9.4% 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 61 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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