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Richmond

County:
Ray County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.15
State:
Missouri

Richmond is a city located in Ray County, Missouri. Richmond has a 2025 population of 5,926. It is also the county seat of Ray County. Richmond is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,005 in 2020.

The average household income in Richmond is $66,396 with a poverty rate of 15.99%.The median age in Richmond is 38.5 years: 35.7 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.

5.9K
Total Population
964
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.27%
Growth

Richmond Population

Richmond Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Richmond includes 93.56% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,59493.56%
Two or more races1562.61%
Black or African American1121.87%
Native American751.25%
Asian250.42%
Other race170.28%

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 $44,750. Household income levels show a median of $58,906. The poverty rate stands at 15.99%.

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$82,278-
Families$72,958$74,736
Households$58,906$66,396
Non Families$36,250$47,212

$44,750

Average Income

$58,906

Median Household Income

15.99%

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)