State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
918.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.05% (-3)
Growth Since 2010
-2.59% (-150)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Richmond, Missouri Population 2021
5,647
Richmond is a city located in Ray County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Ray County. With a 2020 population of 5,647, it is the 121st largest city in Missouri and the 4439th largest city in the United States . Richmond is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -2.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,797 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Richmond has a population density of 918 people per square mile.
The average household income in Richmond is $59,170 with a poverty rate of 17.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $626 per month, and the median house value is $100,800. The median age in Richmond is 37.9 years, 34.1 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
Richmond Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richmondwas:
- White: 94.30%
- Black or African American: 3.39%
- Two or more races: 1.58%
- Other race: 0.44%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Richmond, Missouri is 5,647 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,647.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,797.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,307 | 94.30% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 3.39% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 1.58% |
| Some Other Race | 25 | 0.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.28% |
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Richmond Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,367 | 2.29 | 56.3 |
| Non Family | 1,064 | 1.18 | 29.3 |
| Married | 947 | 3.25 | 85 |
| Female | 223 | 3.18 | 37.2 |
| Male | 133 | 2.87 | 100 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 152 | 3.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 443 | 11.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,694 | 43.56% |
| Some College | 960 | 24.69% |
| Associates Degree | 248 | 6.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 252 | 6.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 3.60% |
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Richmond Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,646 | 3,102 | 377 |
| Black | 135 | 89 | |
| Hispanic | 88 | 88 | 15 |
| Native American | 16 | 11 | |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 17.05%.
Richmond Language by Age
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Richmond Language
99.52% of Richmond residents speak only English, while 0.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
Richmond Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,864 | 802 | 16.49% |
| Black | 187 | 94 | 50.27% |
| Multiple | 85 | 55 | 64.71% |
17.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.45%
Male Poverty Rate
23.66%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Richmond
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richmond is Multiple, with 64.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richmond is White, with 16.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.95%.
Richmond Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Richmond Married by Age and Sex
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Richmond Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Richmond Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 290 | 6.91% |
Richmond Veterans by Education
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3.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
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62.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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80.12%
Born in Richmond
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.73% of Richmond residents were born in the United States, with 80.12% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,647 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 5,650 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 5,653 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 5,656 | -9 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 5,665 | 101 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 5,564 | -22 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 5,586 | -45 | -0.80% |
| 2014 | 5,631 | -41 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 5,672 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 5,683 | -70 | -1.22% |
| 2011 | 5,753 | -42 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 5,795 | -321 | -0.54% |
| 2000 | 6,116 | 378 | 0.64% |
| 1990 | 5,738 | 239 | 0.43% |
| 1980 | 5,499 | 551 | 1.06% |
| 1970 | 4,948 | 344 | 0.72% |
| 1960 | 4,604 | 305 | 0.69% |
| 1950 | 4,299 | 59 | 0.14% |
| 1940 | 4,240 | 111 | 0.27% |
| 1930 | 4,129 | -280 | -0.65% |
| 1920 | 4,409 | 745 | 1.87% |
| 1910 | 3,664 | 186 | 0.52% |
| 1900 | 3,478 | 583 | 1.85% |
| 1890 | 2,895 | 0.00% |