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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 2026 population of 5,903. It is also the county seat of Ray County. Richmond is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,010 in 2020.

The median household income in Richmond is $59,556 with a poverty rate of 16.3%. The median age in Richmond is 40.1 years: 36.5 years for males, and 45.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.1 males.

5.9K
Total Population
960
Density (mi²)
-18 -0.3%
Growth

Richmond Population

Richmond Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,903-18-0.3%
20255,921-18-0.3%
20245,939-18-0.3%
20235,957-6-0.1%
20225,963-9-0.15%
20215,972-49-0.81%
20206,0103636.43%
20195,64720.04%
20185,645-18-0.32%
20175,6631061.91%
20165,557-24-0.43%
20155,581-44-0.78%
20145,625-40-0.71%
20135,665-12-0.21%
20125,677-68-1.18%
20115,745-44-0.76%
20105,789-8-0.14%
20006,1163786.59%
19905,7382394.35%
19805,49955111.14%
19704,9483447.47%
19604,6043057.09%
19504,299591.39%
19404,2401112.69%
19304,129-280-6.35%
19204,40974520.33%
19103,6641865.35%
19003,47858320.14%
18902,89500%

Median Age

Overall: 40.1 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 36.5 years

Richmond Adults

There are 4,655 adults, (1,256 of whom are seniors) in Richmond.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,948 (49.5%)
Male: 3,011 (50.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richmond includes 91.83% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,47291.83%
Two or more races3095.19%
Native American891.49%
Black or African American350.59%
Asian340.57%
Other race200.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races871.46%
Native American651.09%
White540.91%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,41890.92%
Two or more races2223.73%
Black or African American350.59%
Asian340.57%
Native American240.4%
Other race200.34%

Richmond Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richmond 's average per capita income is $48,337. Household income levels show a median of $59,556. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%.

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$81,220-
Families$74,598$76,419
Households$59,556$66,110
Non Families$33,036$49,421

$48,337

Average Income

$59,556

Median Household Income

16.3%

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)