City · Kentucky
Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond, city, in Madison County, Kentucky. Richmond had 40,663 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 34,585 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 37,111 (±32). GEOID 2165226.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,663
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,585 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,111 ±32
Median household income
$50,870
±$1,692 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$214,900
±$15,154 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$917
±$27 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Richmond and what county is it in?
Richmond is a city in Madison County, Kentucky. It covers 22.0 square miles of land, 1,575 residents per square mile in 2020.
Richmond is in the Richmond-Berea, KY micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Richmond, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 40,663 people lived in Richmond on July 1, 2025, up 15.6% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 34,585 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 37,111 (±32).
| Measure | Richmond | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,111 ±32 | 95,769 | +1,978 |
| Households | 15,202 ±452 | 37,051 | +1,885 |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.06 | 2.43 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 16,738 ±437 | 40,456 | +1,939 |
Richmond's population since 2000
From 27,152 in 2000 to 40,663 in 2025: up 49.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Richmond as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Richmond?
The median resident of Richmond is 28.4 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 10.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.8%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Richmond | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.4 ±0.8 | 34.7 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% ±1.5 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.7% ±1.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±1.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.5% ±1.4 pts | 87.6% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9% ±1.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±1.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | +3.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1% ±1.8 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.9% ±3.0 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.2% ±2.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.0% ±2.8 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Richmond earn?
Half of Richmond's 15,202 households earn less than $50,870 a year (±$1,692), against $63,351 in Madison County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,677 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,193 after inflation. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Richmond | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,870 ±$1,692 | $63,351 | +$6,193 |
| Mean household income | $68,849 ±$3,154 | $83,157 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,276 ±$1,377 | $32,828 | +$2,753 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.5% ±2.4 pts | 15.1% | −10.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.5% ±5.6 pts | 17.8% | −11.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9% ±2.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±1.0 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3% ±1.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Richmond?
Owners occupy 38.3% of Richmond's occupied homes and renters 61.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $214,900 by its owner (±$15,154). The median renter pays $917 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Richmond | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $214,900 ±$15,154 | $232,000 | +$27,096 |
| Median gross rent | $917 ±$27 | $889 | +$72 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7% ±4.5 pts | 33.9% | −14.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,402 ±$92 | $1,485 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.3% ±3.2 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.7% ±3.2 pts | 38.0% | – |
| Housing units | 16,738 ±437 | 40,456 | +1,939 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.8% ±3.1 pts | 61.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.7% ±2.4 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Richmond building?
Builders took permits for 276 new housing units in Richmond in 2025 (99 in single-family houses), 6.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Richmond work and get to work?
76.1% of Richmond's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Richmond | Madison County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.8% ±1.9 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±2.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1% ±2.6 pts | 76.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±1.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±1.4 pts | 9.6% | +5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min ±1.3 | 25.2 min | +2.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Richmond?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Richmond, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,908 (Tract 103.03) to $76,128 (Tract 103.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103.01Madison County | 5,256 | $76,128 |
| Tract 106.01Madison County | 3,359 | $46,364 |
| Tract 105Madison County | 3,132 | not published |
| Tract 103.02Madison County | 3,030 | $44,863 |
| Tract 109.03Madison County | 4,245 | $53,083 |
| Tract 109.02Madison County | 4,235 | $73,606 |
| Tract 106.02Madison County | 2,639 | $46,319 |
| Tract 107.01Madison County | 4,760 | $66,213 |
| Tract 104Madison County | 2,090 | $42,292 |
| Tract 107.02Madison County | 4,465 | $61,598 |
| Tract 103.03Madison County | 2,005 | $37,908 |
| Tract 102.02Madison County | 1,993 | $50,966 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Richmond) · Census block assignment files
How does Richmond compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Richmond is the 1,021st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Richmond ranks 138th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 2nd | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th | 232 |
| Median household income | 138th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 117th | 232 |
| Median home value | 75th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 88th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 104th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd | 223 |
| Median age | 221st | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 217th | 229 |
| Work from home | 99th | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 96th | 232 |
Richmond's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Richmond with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Richmond?
5 of the 57 figures for Richmond on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Richmond are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Richmond.