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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richmond

Missouri · 6,116 residents · 6.15 sq mi
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Richmond has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,514. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,116
+7%since 1990
from 5,738 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.3
+3%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Richmond
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.3%(445)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(470)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.8%(479)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(432)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.6%(345)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.6%(772)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.8%(907)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.1%(678)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.9%(542)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.5%(458)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.4%(391)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.2%(197)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,514
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,290 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,021
+87%since 1990
from $9,641 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.7%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
36.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Richmond on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,460)
Black4.3%(247)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(31)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,729)
Black3.7%(227)
Hispanic / Latino1%(63)
Asian0%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(188)
Puerto Rican0.3%(18)
Asian origin
Korean0.3%(20)
Chinese0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German17%(1,016)
Irish12.3%(735)
English11.3%(674)
American11.2%(670)
French4.2%(251)
Scottish2.4%(141)
Italian2.1%(127)
Swedish1.4%(84)
Czech0.7%(41)
Welsh0.6%(33)
Polish0.5%(28)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian0.4%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(24)
Norwegian0.3%(16)
British0.2%(13)
Finnish0.2%(9)
Dutch0.1%(8)
Danish0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−4%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.2%(498)
Married61.3%(1,317)
Widowed2.7%(58)
Divorced12.8%(275)
Women 15+
Never married17.5%(449)
Married52.3%(1,345)
Widowed17.2%(443)
Divorced13.1%(336)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Missouri?

Richmond, Missouri has about 6,116 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Missouri?

The typical household in Richmond, Missouri earns about $33,514 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 $74,400, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Missouri?

About 11.6% 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 10.7% 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 378 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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