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Richards

Missouri · 43 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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Richards has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,077. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,100. With a median age of 45.5, 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 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−55%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
160 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+21%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29711121531951990201020202024Richards
202449
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,077
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,385
−43%since 2000
from $16,489 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
73.5%
+61.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing72.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction72.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
7.1% rent
Afford Score
0.7
+22%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−78.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Female
35.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.6%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richards, Missouri?

Richards, Missouri has about 43 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richards, Missouri?

The typical household in Richards, Missouri earns about $58,077 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 $43,100.

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 73.5% 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 96 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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