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Richmond

County:
Wayne County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
24.261
State:
Indiana

Richmond is a city located in Wayne County, Indiana. Richmond has a 2026 population of 35,479. It is also the county seat of Wayne County. Richmond is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,725 in 2020.

The median household income in Richmond is $45,399 with a poverty rate of 25.4%. The median age in Richmond is 38.6 years: 36.1 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males.

35.5K
Total Population
1,462
Density (mi²)
-41 -0.12%
Growth

Richmond Population

Richmond Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202635,479-41-0.12%
202535,520-41-0.12%
202435,561280.08%
202335,533-50-0.14%
202235,583-78-0.22%
202135,661-64-0.18%
202035,725-29-0.08%
201935,382-69-0.19%
201835,451-66-0.19%
201735,517-187-0.52%
201635,704-151-0.42%
201535,855-156-0.43%
201436,011-224-0.62%
201336,235-235-0.64%
201236,470-226-0.62%
201136,696-29-0.08%
201036,725-87-0.24%
200039,1244191.08%
199038,705-2,644-6.39%
198041,349-2,650-6.02%
197043,999-150-0.34%
196044,1494,61011.66%
195039,5394,39212.5%
194035,1472,6548.17%
193032,4935,72821.4%
192026,7654,44119.89%
191022,3244,09822.48%
190018,2261,6189.74%
189016,6083,86630.34%
188012,7423,29734.91%
18709,4452,84243.04%
18606,60300%

Median Age

Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 36.1 years

Richmond Adults

There are 27,616 adults, (6,739 of whom are seniors) in Richmond.

Sex Ratio

Female: 18,454 (51.9%)
Male: 17,127 (48.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richmond includes 79.47% White, 6.34% Black or African American, 3.5% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White28,27779.47%
Two or more races3,1448.84%
Black or African American2,2576.34%
Other race1,2443.5%
Asian5391.51%
Native American1160.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race9992.81%
Two or more races5131.44%
White2460.69%
Native American1010.28%
Black or African American540.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White28,03178.78%
Two or more races2,6317.39%
Black or African American2,2036.19%
Asian5391.51%
Other race2450.69%
Native American150.04%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.01%

Richmond Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richmond 's average per capita income is $38,026. Household income levels show a median of $45,399. The poverty rate stands at 25.4%.

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$86,954-
Families$66,983$88,332
Households$45,399$66,940
Non Families$29,221$38,209

$38,026

Average Income

$45,399

Median Household Income

25.4%

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)