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Richmond-Berea, KY · 3 counties · 131,806 residents (2025 est.) · 1,007.577 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,564. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,557.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125,967
+23%since 2000
from 102,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+13%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:131,806 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
83K95K106K118K130K1990201020202024Richmond
2024126K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,564
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,925 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,243
+103%since 2000
from $15,400 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−3%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,557
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,329 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(96,887)
Black3.1%(3,178)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(868)
Asian0.5%(530)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(11,186)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(112,807)
Black3.1%(3,880)
Hispanic / Latino3%(3,724)
Asian0.8%(1,056)
Other3.6%(4,500)
Diversity Score24.4%(30,682)
Segregation Score25.8%(32,463)
Diversity Score
24
+124%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
−18%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

RichmondCENTRAL40,663BereaCENTRAL16,662
What's inside

3 component counties

Madison CountyCENTRAL101,696Rockcastle County16,148Estill County13,962
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond-Berea, KY?

Richmond-Berea, KY has about 125,967 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond-Berea, KY?

The typical household in Richmond-Berea, KY earns about $59,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond-Berea, KY expensive?

In Richmond-Berea, KY, the median home is worth about $205,557, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond-Berea, KY?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond-Berea, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond-Berea, KY?

About 17.1% of people in Richmond-Berea, KY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond-Berea, KY grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond-Berea, KY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39,042 residents, a change of about 45 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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