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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Richmond Micro

Richmond-Berea, KY · 3 counties · 102,761 residents · 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 $29,925. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,329.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

102,761
+18%since 1990
from 86,925 in 1990
1990 – 2025
102 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 86 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+7%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
83K95K106K118K130K1990201020202024Richmond
2024126K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,925
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,398 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,400
+68%since 1990
from $9,191 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,329
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,542 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
35.0% rent
2.5
+4%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(83,474)
Black3.3%(2,877)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(311)
Asian0.4%(319)
Diversity Score10.4%(9,047)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(96,887)
Black3.1%(3,178)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(868)
Asian0.5%(530)
Diversity Score10.9%(11,186)
11
+5%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−14%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond-Berea, KY?

Richmond-Berea, KY has about 102,761 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richmond-Berea, KY earns about $29,925 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 $74,329, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond-Berea, KY?

About 17.4% 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 19.2% 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 15,836 residents, a change of about 18 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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