Richmond, KY Demographics

What is the population of Richmond?

There are 34,883 residents in Richmond, with a median age of 27.7. Of this, 48.39% are males and 51.61% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.41% of the resident pool in Richmond, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.81%. Additionally, 1.78% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 25,586 people in Richmond currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 34,883 0.6%
Male Population 16,881 2.4%
Female Population 18,002 -0.9%
Male Population 48.39%
Female Population 51.61%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 27.7 5.3%
Citizen U.S. Born 33,283 0.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 979 -1.2%
Not Citizen 621 21.8%
Citizen U.S. Born 95.41%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.81%
Not Citizen 1.78%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 7 -12.5%
Moved from Same County 4,484 -12.4%
Moved from Same State 3,522 -12.5%
Moved from Different State 876 -19.2%
Same House as Last Year 25,586 6.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.02%
Moved from Same County 13.01%
Moved from Same State 10.22%
Moved from Different State 2.54%
Same House as Last Year 74.22%

What are the employment statistics in Richmond?

White-collar workers make up 77.15% of the working population in Richmond, while blue-collar employees account for 22.85%. There are also 1,326 entrepreneurs in Richmond (7.16% of the workforce); 12,832 workers employed in private companies (69.33%); and 3,149 people working in governmental institutions (17.01%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 14,279 1.8%
Blue Collar 4,229 11.8%
White Collar 77.15%
Blue Collar 22.85%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 1,326 -9.9%
Private Companies 12,832 7.0%
Governmental Workers 3,149 4.8%
Not for Profit Companies 1,201 -10.6%
Self Employees 7.16%
Private Companies 69.33%
Governmental Workers 17.01%
Not for Profit Companies 6.49%

How many households are there in Richmond?

There are a total of 14,354 households in Richmond, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 45.69% of these Richmond households, while non-family units account for the remaining 54.31%. Additionally, 23.41% of households have children and 76.59% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 14,354 4.0%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 6,558 1.3%
Non-Family Households 7,796 6.4%
Family Households 45.69%
Non-Family Households 54.31%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 3,360 -1.3%
Households without Children 10,994 5.7%
Households with Children 23.41%
Households without Children 76.59%

What are the median and average incomes in Richmond?

The average annual household income in Richmond is $63,295, while the median household income sits at $45,457 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $50,750, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,246. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $32,524 and $39,754, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $63,295 7.9%
Median Household Income $45,457 13.0%
People below Poverty Level -6 N/A
People above Poverty Level 23,827 4.9%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Richmond?

There are 15,792 housing units in Richmond, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1994. Of the 14,354 occupied housing units in Richmond, 38.39% are owner-occupied, while 61.61% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.02% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $188,500. In general, housing costs reach $882 per month in Richmond.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 15,792 2.6%
Median Year Built 1994 0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 683 12.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 114 -44.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 699 -4.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1,145 20.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 1,577 8.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2,384 -4.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3,411 -9.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3,097 18.2%
Built between 2010 and 2019 2,604 1.2%
Built in 2020 or Later 78 1,014.3%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 14,354 4.0%
Owner Occupied 5,510 9.6%
Renter Occupied $8,844 0.8%
Owner Occupied 38.39%
Renter Occupied 61.61%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 3,693 10.6%
Without Mortgage 1,817 7.6%
Median Value with Mortgage $188,500 15.2%
Median Value without Mortgage $146,300 9.5%
Median Housing Costs per Month $882 10.5%
With Mortgage 67.02%
Without Mortgage 32.98%

What is the level of education in Richmond?

Approximately 32.94% of the population in Richmond holds a high school degree (that's 9,531 residents), while 29.1% have attained a college certificate (5,796 locals) and 17.57% have a bachelor's degree (5,083 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 923 -4.9%
Some High School 9,531 8.7%
Some College 5,796 6.7%
Associate Degree 2,452 2.1%
Bachelor's Degree 5,083 5.3%
Graduate Degree 2,525 0.0%
No High School 3.19%
Some High School 32.94%
Some College 29.1%
Associate Degree 8.47%
Bachelor's Degree 17.57%
Graduate Degree 8.73%

What is the marital status of Richmond residents?

A total of 13,839 people in Richmond have never been married (which represents 46.36% of the total population), while 10,282 of them are wedded (34.45%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 736 (2.47%) and 4,221 (14.14%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 13,839 -0.5%
Married 10,282 2.2%
Separated 736 -3.5%
Widowed 1,507 14.9%
Divorced 4,221 4,221.0%
Never Married 46.36%
Married 34.45%
Separated 2.47%
Widowed 5.05%
Divorced 14.14%

What are the most common means of transportation in Richmond?

The top three means of transportation people in Richmond use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 15,567 residents commute by car, 996 prefer going to work by walking and 109 by bicycle
Y-o-Y Change
Car 15,567 4.0%
Bus or TrolleyBus 29 -30.9%
Bicycle 109 419.1%
Motorcycle 10 66.7%
TaxiCab 54 -20.6%
Walk 996 -11.1%

What is the median and average household income in Richmond by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
40475 64,678 25,702 $60,449.00 $81,975.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.