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Richmond

Michigan · 4,897 residents · 2.89 sq mi
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Richmond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,378. Population has grown 18% 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 $128,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near 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 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,897
+18%since 1990
from 4,141 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,694 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,433 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+13%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Richmond
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,378
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,437 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,384
+59%since 1990
from $13,460 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $440 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
28.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+44%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(4,135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.4%(98)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,540)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(232)
Asian0.8%(40)
Diversity Score14%(685)
Diversity Score
14
+489%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−13%since 1990
from 26.9 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Michigan?

Richmond, Michigan has about 4,897 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Michigan?

The typical household in Richmond, Michigan earns about $43,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Michigan expensive?

In Richmond, Michigan, the median home is worth about $128,200, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Michigan?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Michigan?

About 6.2% of people in Richmond, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 756 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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