City · Michigan
Richmond, Michigan
Richmond, city, mostly in Macomb County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in St. Clair County, Michigan. Richmond had 5,927 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,878 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,855 (±14). GEOID 2668380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,927
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,878 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,855 ±14
Median household income
$64,719
±$11,850 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$237,700
±$19,155 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$864
±$55 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Richmond and what county is it in?
Richmond is a city mostly in Macomb County (100.0% of its 2020 residents), with a part in St. Clair County, Michigan. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 2,034 residents per square mile in 2020.
Richmond is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb County | 5,875 | 100.0% |
| St. Clair County | 3 | 0.1% |
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 5,927 people lived in Richmond on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 5,878 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,855 (±14).
| Measure | Richmond | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,855 ±14 | 879,853 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,456 ±236 | 358,668 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.22 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,514 ±248 | 373,413 | no clear change |
Richmond's population since 2000
From 4,897 in 2000 to 5,927 in 2025: up 21.0%. 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 39.7 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.2%. 6.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Richmond | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 ±3.5 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±4.4 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±3.6 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 43.2% ±5.6 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% ±4.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.3% ±5.5 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±3.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.0% ±3.5 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2% ±2.0 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±2.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±5.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±2.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.3% ±6.5 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.1% ±7.4 pts | 27.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±4.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.1% ±8.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 2,456 households earn less than $64,719 a year (±$11,850), against $77,837 in Macomb County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $71,239 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Richmond | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,719 ±$11,850 | $77,837 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,809 ±$10,057 | $98,851 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,492 ±$3,259 | $40,619 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% ±6.9 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.2% ±11.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0% ±6.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±2.2 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7% ±2.3 pts | 93.2% | – |
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 76.6% of Richmond's occupied homes and renters 23.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $237,700 by its owner (±$19,155). The median renter pays $864 a month including utilities, and 53.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Richmond | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $237,700 ±$19,155 | $243,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $864 ±$55 | $1,211 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.8% ±27.6 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,382 ±$64 | $1,628 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.6% ±10.1 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.4% ±10.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,514 ±248 | 373,413 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.2% ±9.3 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% ±2.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 24.8% ±9.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
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 9 new housing units in Richmond in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 1.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
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?
81.5% of Richmond's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes.
| Measure | Richmond | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4% ±6.2 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.5% ±9.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.5% ±7.1 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±5.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±3.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min ±5.0 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Richmond, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2110Macomb County | 5,855 | $64,719 |
| Tract 6512St. Clair County | 2,040 | $72,303 |
| Tract 6516St. Clair County | 4,206 | $93,844 |
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 Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Richmond is the 4,448th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 137th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Richmond ranks 865th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 137th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 574th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 137th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 865th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 797th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 463rd | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 818th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 392nd | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 572nd | 1,350 |
| Median age | 971st | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 975th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 915th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 609th | 1,356 |
Richmond's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, 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?
19 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.