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Richmond Heights

Ohio · 10,944 residents · 4.433 sq mi
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Richmond Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $140,400. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,944
+14%since 1990
from 9,611 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,469 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 2,168 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.7
+2%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Richmond Heights
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,402 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,738
+36%since 1990
from $18,927 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $465 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
36.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+14%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(8,508)
Black7.8%(749)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(65)
Asian3.5%(334)
Diversity Score27.5%(2,638)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(7,472)
Black23.6%(2,582)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(173)
Asian4.7%(513)
Diversity Score57%(6,233)
Diversity Score
57
+107%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 20.6 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond Heights, Ohio?

Richmond Heights, Ohio has about 10,944 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Richmond Heights, Ohio earns about $43,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Richmond Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $140,400, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond Heights, Ohio?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond Heights, Ohio?

About 5.3% of people in Richmond Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond Heights, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,333 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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