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Richmond

Michigan · 5,735 residents · 2.89 sq mi
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Richmond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,658. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $159,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
5,735
+17%since 2000
from 4,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,984 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Richmond
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,658
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,378 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,607
+29%since 2000
from $21,384 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+2%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,540)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(232)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(685)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,302)
Black1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(264)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.7%(43)
Diversity Score15.7%(903)
Diversity Score
16
+13%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Michigan?

Richmond, Michigan has about 5,735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Michigan?

The typical household in Richmond, Michigan earns about $52,658 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 $159,500, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Michigan?

About 15.0% 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 4.4% 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 1,594 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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