Richmond Population

2010–2026

2,123

2026 projection

1.6% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Richmond. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,123+90.43%
20252,114-80.38%
20242,122+110.52%
20232,111+130.62%
20222,098-60.29%
20212,104+150.72%
20202,089+140.67%
20192,075+180.88%
20182,057+211.03%
20172,036+281.39%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Richmond is growing faster than Illinois, and slower than McHenry County and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • McHenry County+2.5%
  • Richmond+1.5%
  • Illinois−0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Richmond Demographics

35.7median age

Median age

Female35.8 yrs
Male35.6 yrs

Adults

2,140
494 seniors (65+) · 23% of adults1,646 other adults

Sex

Female 50.2% · 1,315Male 49.8% · 1,307

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 26 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Richmond Income

$73,029median household income

Median household income

$73,029

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,854

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.2%

About 1 in 19 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Richmond Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%47%44%
Never married34%37%31%
Divorced15%12%18%
Widowed5%4%7%
Separated<1%1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201