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Richmond

Oregon · Portland · 17,628 residents · 1.799 sq mi
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The short version

Richmond is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,613. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $700,883. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Richmond; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,628
Population density
9,799 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,613
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$73,283
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$700,883
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,735
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(13,596)
Black0.8%(138)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,693)
Asian4.2%(744)
Other8.3%(1,457)
Diversity Score48.4%(8,533)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(13,596)
Black0.8%(138)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,693)
Asian4.2%(744)
Other8.3%(1,457)
Diversity Score48.4%(8,533)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
10.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
6.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Richmond

Van Ness - Civic Center
Pop 16,950
Mount Washington
Pop 18,692
Cambria Heights
Pop 19,981
Bayshore-Klatt
Pop 19,533
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Van Ness - Civic Center
Income$112,021−1%
Home value$1,085,479+55%
Population16,950−4%
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RICHMOND VS
Mount Washington
Income$115,428+2%
Home value$1,097,240+57%
Population18,692+6%
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RICHMOND VS
Cambria Heights
Income$112,651−1%
Home value$651,922−7%
Population19,981+13%
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RICHMOND VS
Bayshore-Klatt
Income$117,133+3%
Home value$410,393−41%
Population19,533+11%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Portland, Oregon?

Richmond, Portland, Oregon has about 17,628 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Portland, Oregon?

The typical household in Richmond, Portland, Oregon earns about $113,613 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Portland, Oregon expensive?

In Richmond, Portland, Oregon, the median home is worth about $700,883, and the typical rent is about $1,735 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Portland, Oregon?

About 68.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Portland, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Portland, Oregon?

About 8.3% of people in Richmond, Portland, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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