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Richmond

Missouri · 6,013 residents · 6.15 sq mi
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Richmond has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,013
−2%since 2000
from 6,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
978 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Richmond
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,188
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,214
+45%since 2000
from $18,021 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−22%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(5,229)
Black2.3%(137)
Hispanic / Latino3%(183)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other3.2%(190)
Diversity Score22%(1,322)
Diversity Score
22
+88%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Missouri?

Richmond, Missouri has about 6,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Missouri?

The typical household in Richmond, Missouri earns about $57,188 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 $98,600, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Missouri?

About 8.6% 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 17.9% 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 275 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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