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Richmond

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
22.299
State:
Kentucky

Richmond is a city located in Madison County, Kentucky. Richmond has a 2026 population of 41,724. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Richmond is currently growing at a rate of 2.64% annually and its population has increased by 18.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,295 in 2020.

The median household income in Richmond is $50,870 with a poverty rate of 19.54%. The median age in Richmond is 28.4 years: 27.8 years for males, and 29.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males.

41.7K
Total Population
1,871
Density (mi²)
1.1K 2.64%
Growth

Richmond Population

Richmond Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202641,7241,0722.64%
202540,6521,0712.71%
202439,5811,0712.78%
202338,5101,8184.95%
202236,6921,2273.46%
202135,4651700.48%
202035,2951450.41%
201936,1913601%
201835,8314771.35%
201735,3548622.5%
201634,4925721.69%
201533,9205661.7%
201433,3545991.83%
201332,7551220.37%
201232,6332640.82%
201132,3696752.13%
201031,6943301.05%
200027,1525,99728.35%
199021,155-550-2.53%
198021,7054,84428.73%
197016,8614,69338.57%
196012,1681,90018.5%
195010,2682,93339.99%
19407,33584012.93%
19306,49587315.53%
19205,6222825.28%
19105,34068714.76%
19004,653-420-8.28%
18905,0732,16474.39%
18802,90900%

Median Age

Overall: 28.4 years
Female: 29.3 years
Male: 27.8 years

Richmond Adults

There are 30,417 adults, (3,984 of whom are seniors) in Richmond.

Sex Ratio

Female: 19,104 (51.5%)
Male: 18,007 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richmond includes 84.81% White, 5.84% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White31,47484.81%
Two or more races2,5436.85%
Black or African American2,1665.84%
Asian5111.38%
Other race3841.03%
Native American330.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7722.08%
White4901.32%
Other race3030.82%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30,98483.49%
Black or African American2,1665.84%
Two or more races1,7714.77%
Asian5111.38%
Other race810.22%
Native American330.09%

Richmond Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richmond 's average per capita income is $41,731. Household income levels show a median of $50,870. The poverty rate stands at 19.54%.

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$96,290-
Families$71,692$87,088
Households$50,870$68,849
Non Families$38,849$50,324

$41,731

Average Income

$50,870

Median Household Income

19.54%

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)