Richmond is a city located in Madison County Kentucky. Richmond has a 2024 population of 38,030. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Richmond is currently growing at a rate of 2.21% annually and its population has increased by 9.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,733 in 2020.
The average household income in Richmond is $66,866 with a poverty rate of 21.62%. The median age in Richmond is 28.1 years: 27.2 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richmond was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,212 | 85.11% |
| Two or more races | 2,327 | 6.56% |
| Black or African American | 1,820 | 5.13% |
| Asian | 439 | 1.24% |
| Other race | 419 | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 220 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.17% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,741 | 2.14 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Non Family | 7,689 | 1.34 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Married | 4,476 | 3.21 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 2,153 | 2.67 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
| Male | 423 | 2.6 | 24.8 | 75.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
40.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,195 | 5.94% |
| Associates Degree | 1,601 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,109 | 20.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,799 | 13.92% |
| High School Graduate | 5,693 | 28.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 692 | 3.44% |
| Some College | 4,024 | 20.01% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,325 | 15,784 | 6,030 |
| Black | 1,036 | 987 | 326 |
| 2+ Races | 913 | 793 | 226 |
| Hispanic | 725 | 520 | 147 |
| Asian | 328 | 308 | 214 |
| Other Race | 195 | 154 | 94 |
| Islander | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,521 | $53,065 | $40,814 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,979 | $64,338 | $59,129 |
| High School Graduate | $38,621 | $39,128 | $36,131 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,705 | $46,758 | $16,164 |
| Overall | $40,092 | $42,884 | $36,810 |
| Some College | $35,461 | $40,461 | $30,310 |
$40,092
Average Earnings
$42,884
Average Male
$36,810
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.44% of Richmond residents speak only English, while 5.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,738 | 5,538 | 20.71% |
| Multiple | 2,045 | 482 | 23.57% |
| Black | 1,405 | 416 | 29.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,408 | 403 | 28.62% |
| Other | 401 | 168 | 41.9% |
| Islander | 214 | 79 | 36.92% |
| Asian | 361 | 20 | 5.54% |
| Native | 40 | 12 | 30% |
21.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.36%
Male Poverty Rate
22.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richmond is Other, with 41.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richmond is Asian, with 5.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.06% |
| Some College | 18.14% |
| High School | 12.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.56% |
| Female Employed | 17.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.85% |
| Male Employed | 12.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,256 | $83,845 |
| Households | $48,223 | $66,866 |
| Married Families | $94,206 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,728 | $47,245 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
2,171
Number of Veterans
2,080
Male Veterans
91
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 867 |
| First Gulf War | 711 |
| Vietnam | 419 |
| Korea | 59 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 981 |
| 65 to 74 | 349 |
| 18 to 34 | 297 |
| 75+ | 281 |
| 55 to 64 | 263 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,010 | 7.93% |
| Black | 149 | 9.75% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.42% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
69.22%
Born in Richmond
95.94%
Native Born
4.06%
Foreign Born
2.68%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
95.94% of Richmond residents were born in the United States, with 69.22% having been born in Kentucky. 2.68% 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 | 42,152 | 825 | 2% |
| 2028 | 41,327 | 824 | 2.03% |
| 2027 | 40,503 | 824 | 2.08% |
| 2026 | 39,679 | 825 | 2.12% |
| 2025 | 38,854 | 824 | 2.17% |
| 2024 | 38,030 | 824 | 2.21% |
| 2023 | 37,206 | 1,099 | 3.04% |
| 2022 | 36,107 | 1,192 | 3.41% |
| 2021 | 34,915 | 182 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 34,733 | -1,458 | -4.03% |
| 2019 | 36,191 | 360 | 1% |
| 2018 | 35,831 | 477 | 1.35% |
| 2017 | 35,354 | 862 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 34,492 | 572 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 33,920 | 566 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 33,354 | 599 | 1.83% |
| 2013 | 32,755 | 122 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 32,633 | 264 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 32,369 | 675 | 2.13% |
| 2010 | 31,694 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,152 | 5,997 | 28.35% |
| 1990 | 21,155 | -550 | -2.53% |
| 1980 | 21,705 | 4,844 | 28.73% |
| 1970 | 16,861 | 4,693 | 38.57% |
| 1960 | 12,168 | 1,900 | 18.5% |
| 1950 | 10,268 | 2,933 | 39.99% |
| 1940 | 7,335 | 840 | 12.93% |
| 1930 | 6,495 | 873 | 15.53% |
| 1920 | 5,622 | 282 | 5.28% |
| 1910 | 5,340 | 687 | 14.76% |
| 1900 | 4,653 | -420 | -8.28% |
| 1890 | 5,073 | 2,164 | 74.39% |
| 1880 | 2,909 | -39,243 | -93.1% |