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Richmond Heights

Ohio · 10,801 residents · 4.433 sq mi
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Richmond Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,573. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $140,900. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,801
−1%since 2000
from 10,944 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,436 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+21%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Richmond Heights
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,573
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,076
+25%since 2000
from $25,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,900
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(3,474)
Black58.9%(6,361)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(258)
Asian3.2%(343)
Other3.2%(350)
Diversity Score68.2%(7,369)
Diversity Score
68
+20%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond Heights, Ohio?

Richmond Heights, Ohio has about 10,801 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond Heights, Ohio earns about $47,573 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 $140,900, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond Heights, Ohio?

About 36.1% 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 12.0% 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 1,190 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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