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Richmond

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
21.786
State:
Kentucky

Richmond is a city located in Madison County, Kentucky. Richmond has a 2025 population of 40,652 . It is also the county seat of Madison County . Richmond is currently growing at a rate of 2.71% annually and its population has increased by 15.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,295 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. For every 100 females there are 94.4 males.

40.7K
Total Population
1,866
Density (mi²)
1.1K 2.71%
Growth

Richmond Population

Richmond Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Richmond includes 85.11% White, 5.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (85.11%)

Two or more races (6.56%)

Black or African American (5.13%)

Asian (1.24%)

Other race (1.18%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.62%)

Native American (0.17%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White30,21285.11%
Two or more races2,3276.56%
Black or African American1,8205.13%
Asian4391.24%
Other race4191.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2200.62%
Native American610.17%

Richmond Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Richmond's average per capita income is $40,092. Household income levels show a median of $48,223. The poverty rate stands at 21.62%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$94,206-
Families$69,256$83,845
Households$48,223$66,866
Non Families$36,728$47,245

$40,092

Average Income

$48,223

Median Household Income

21.62%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)