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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Richmond Micro

Richmond-Berea, KY · 3 counties · 122,901 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 $47,793. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122,901
+20%since 2000
from 102,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+16%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
83K95K106K118K130K1990201020202024Richmond
2024126K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,793
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,925 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,102
+63%since 2000
from $15,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,329 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+20%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(108,526)
Black3.2%(3,962)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(3,367)
Asian0.8%(1,041)
Other2.6%(3,174)
Diversity Score22.5%(27,713)
Segregation Score31.5%(38,749)
Diversity Score
23
+107%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 122,901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond-Berea, KY earns about $47,793 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 $142,300, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond-Berea, KY?

About 27.2% 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 19.5% 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 35,976 residents, a change of about 41 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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