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Missouri · 45 residents (2025 est.) · 0.268 sq mi
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Richards has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,804. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $65,700. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−48%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
183 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.3
+23%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:45 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29711121531951990201020202024Richards
202449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,804
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,804
+50%since 2000
from $16,489 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
−35%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade63.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade27.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+135%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.3%(8)
Diversity Score34.2%(17)
Diversity Score
34
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
95.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−78.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2012
from 50.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richards, Missouri?

Richards, Missouri has about 49 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richards, Missouri?

The typical household in Richards, Missouri earns about $45,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richards, Missouri expensive?

In Richards, Missouri, the median home is worth about $65,700.

How educated are people in Richards, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Richards, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richards, Missouri?

About 30.6% of people in Richards, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richards, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Richards, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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