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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

6,116
+7%since 1990
from 5,738 in 1990
1990 – 2025
994 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 933 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+3%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Richmond
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$74,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
63.8%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
36.2% rent
2.2
+20%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(5,460)
Black4.3%(247)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.8%(734)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,729)
Black3.7%(227)
Hispanic / Latino1%(63)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score11.7%(714)
12
−9%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

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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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