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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Richmond

Missouri · 5,738 residents · 6.15 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,290. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,738
−6%vs 2000
vs 6,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
933 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Richmond
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,290
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,514 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,641
−47%vs 2000
vs $18,021 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.1%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$322
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $453 in 2000
US average: $450
67.9%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
32.1% rent
1.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,460)
Black4.3%(247)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(31)
Diversity Score12.8%(734)
13
+10%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.6%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Richmond, Missouri?

Richmond, Missouri has about 5,738 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Missouri?

The typical household in Richmond, Missouri earns about $21,290 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 $39,500, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Missouri?

About 10.2% 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 16.1% of people in Richmond, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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