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Richmond

Missouri · 5,968 residents (2025 est.) · 6.15 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,959
−3%since 2000
from 6,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,968 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Richmond
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,556
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,514 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,599
+75%since 2000
from $18,021 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−1%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,729)
Black3.7%(227)
Hispanic / Latino1%(63)
Asian0%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(714)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,418)
Black0.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(206)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other4.5%(266)
Diversity Score21.3%(1,267)
Diversity Score
21
+82%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Missouri?

Richmond, Missouri has about 5,959 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Missouri?

The typical household in Richmond, Missouri earns about $59,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Missouri expensive?

In Richmond, Missouri, the median home is worth about $142,600, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Missouri?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Missouri?

About 16.3% of people in Richmond, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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