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Richmond, IN · 1 counties · 66,169 residents (2025 est.) · 401.755 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,692. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,397
−7%since 2000
from 71,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+9%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:66,169 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
66K67K69K71K73K1990201020202024Richmond
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,692
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,885 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,895
+86%since 2000
from $17,727 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+14%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(64,967)
Black5.1%(3,594)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(971)
Asian0.5%(356)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(11,820)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(56,893)
Black3.8%(2,504)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,630)
Asian0.9%(602)
Other5.7%(3,768)
Diversity Score32.4%(21,537)
Segregation Score34.7%(23,015)
Diversity Score
32
+95%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
−3%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

RichmondCENTRAL35,376
What's inside

1 component county

Wayne CountyCENTRAL66,169
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, IN?

Richmond, IN has about 66,397 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, IN?

The typical household in Richmond, IN earns about $55,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, IN expensive?

In Richmond, IN, the median home is worth about $140,200, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, IN?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, IN?

About 17.9% of people in Richmond, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, IN has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,554 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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