Richmond is a city located in Contra Costa County California. Richmond has a 2024 population of 113,409. Richmond is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 116,196 in 2020.
The average household income in Richmond is $108,861 with a poverty rate of 14.3%. The median age in Richmond is 37.1 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richmond was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 32,710 | 28.29% |
| White | 28,007 | 24.22% |
| Black or African American | 21,156 | 18.3% |
| Asian | 16,453 | 14.23% |
| Two or more races | 15,335 | 13.26% |
| Native American | 1,363 | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 595 | 0.51% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 39,618 | 2.88 | 51.9 | 48.1 |
| Married | 17,084 | 3.69 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 13,102 | 1.29 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Female | 6,401 | 3.69 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Male | 3,031 | 3.49 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
51.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,775 | 8.49% |
| Associates Degree | 5,896 | 7.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,078 | 20.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,511 | 11.92% |
| High School Graduate | 16,254 | 20.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,628 | 12.07% |
| Some College | 15,639 | 19.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,757 | 17,993 | 4,118 |
| Other Race | 18,954 | 11,229 | 1,685 |
| White | 16,821 | 15,915 | 9,553 |
| Black | 16,013 | 14,403 | 3,855 |
| Asian | 13,204 | 11,416 | 6,430 |
| 2+ Races | 8,454 | 6,242 | 2,772 |
| Native American | 928 | 708 | 193 |
| Islander | 348 | 311 | 59 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 56.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,397 | $76,711 | $59,865 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,428 | $96,004 | $77,285 |
| High School Graduate | $40,979 | $47,451 | $29,011 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,802 | $40,348 | $26,680 |
| Overall | $48,483 | $55,013 | $41,958 |
| Some College | $44,896 | $54,236 | $39,108 |
$48,483
Average Earnings
$55,013
Average Male
$41,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.54% of Richmond residents speak only English, while 54.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50,414 | 7,924 | 15.72% |
| Other | 32,519 | 6,739 | 20.72% |
| Black | 20,984 | 3,858 | 18.39% |
| Multiple | 15,061 | 1,892 | 12.56% |
| White | 19,949 | 1,865 | 9.35% |
| Asian | 16,408 | 1,307 | 7.97% |
| Native | 1,309 | 57 | 4.35% |
| Islander | 583 | 41 | 7.03% |
14.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.37%
Male Poverty Rate
15.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richmond is Other, with 20.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richmond is Native, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.71% |
| High School | 14.76% |
| Some College | 10.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.53% |
| Female Employed | 6.73% |
| Male Employed | 5.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,312 | $116,360 |
| Households | $86,618 | $108,861 |
| Married Families | $112,919 | $136,688 |
| Non Families | $64,195 | $83,155 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,515
Number of Veterans
2,312
Male Veterans
203
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,044 |
| Second Gulf War | 482 |
| First Gulf War | 332 |
| Korea | 191 |
| World War II | 64 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 871 |
| 65 to 74 | 637 |
| 55 to 64 | 431 |
| 35 to 54 | 397 |
| 18 to 34 | 179 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,061 | 6% |
| White | 862 | 3.64% |
| 2+ Races | 312 | 2.99% |
| Hispanic | 218 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.49% |
| Other Race | 47 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 18 | 1.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.06%
Born in Richmond
65.62%
Native Born
34.38%
Foreign Born
18.3%
Non Citizen
16.08%
Naturalized
65.62% of Richmond residents were born in the United States, with 50.06% having been born in California. 18.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 109,925 | -697 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 110,622 | -697 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 111,319 | -696 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 112,015 | -697 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 112,712 | -697 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 113,409 | -697 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 114,106 | -838 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 114,944 | -841 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 115,785 | -411 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 116,196 | 6,046 | 5.49% |
| 2019 | 110,150 | -148 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 110,298 | 241 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 110,057 | 390 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 109,667 | 800 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 108,867 | 1,264 | 1.17% |
| 2014 | 107,603 | 863 | 0.81% |
| 2013 | 106,740 | 1,205 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 105,535 | 801 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 104,734 | 1,068 | 1.03% |
| 2010 | 103,666 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 99,216 | 11,791 | 13.49% |
| 1990 | 87,425 | 12,749 | 17.07% |
| 1980 | 74,676 | -4,367 | -5.52% |
| 1970 | 79,043 | 7,189 | 10.01% |
| 1960 | 71,854 | -27,691 | -27.82% |
| 1950 | 99,545 | 75,903 | 321.05% |
| 1940 | 23,642 | 3,549 | 17.66% |
| 1930 | 20,093 | 3,250 | 19.3% |
| 1920 | 16,843 | 10,041 | 147.62% |
| 1910 | 6,802 | -103,123 | -93.81% |