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Richmond Heights

Ohio · 10,546 residents · 4.433 sq mi
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Richmond Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,672. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $174,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,546
−4%since 2000
from 10,944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,379 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+13%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Richmond Heights
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,672
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,756
+12%since 2000
from $25,738 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+12%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(7,472)
Black23.6%(2,582)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(173)
Asian4.7%(513)
Other0%
Diversity Score57%(6,233)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(5,012)
Black44.5%(4,693)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(189)
Asian4.3%(449)
Other3.1%(324)
Diversity Score72.8%(7,681)
Diversity Score
73
+28%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond Heights, Ohio?

Richmond Heights, Ohio has about 10,546 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond Heights, Ohio earns about $48,672 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 $174,800, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond Heights, Ohio?

About 37.4% 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 3.6% 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 935 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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