Richards, MO

Census Place

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2023 Population

68.1% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

31.8

34.2% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

27.3%

54.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$42,969

34.4% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$65,000

16.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

21.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Richards, MO had a population of 44 people with a median age of 31.8 and a median household income of $42,969. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Richards, MO declined from 138 to 44, a −68.1% decrease and its median household income declined from $65,455 to $42,969, a −34.4% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richards, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (22.7%), White (Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Richards, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Richards, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Richards, MO was $65,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

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Population & Diversity

Richards, MO is home to a population of 44 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Richards, MO residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 3.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34 people) in Richards, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 0 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Richards, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Richards, MO was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Richards, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richards, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
34 ± 26
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
10 ± 17
White (Hispanic)
0 ± 12

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Richards, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 21
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 17
Vietnam
0 ± 21

Richards, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Richards, MO employs 18 people. The largest industries in Richards, MO are Manufacturing (9 people), Construction (4 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3 people), and the highest paying industries are Total ($39,375).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is approximately the same as than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 81

−21.7%

1 Year decline

± 732%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Richards, MO declined at a rate of −21.7%, from 23 employees to 18 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richards, MO, are Material Moving Occupations (8 people), Transportation Occupations (4 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richards, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 81

−21.7%

1 Year decline

± 732%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Richards, MO declined at a rate of −21.7%, from 23 employees to 18 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richards, MO, are Manufacturing (9 people), Construction (4 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richards, MO, though some of these residents may live in Richards, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Richards, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Richards, MO was $65,000 in 2023, which is 0.214 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $55,900 to $65,000, a 16.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Richards, MO is 69.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$65,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$35,702

$16

Median Property Taxes

±$41

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Richards, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Richards, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Richards, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,969

Median Household Income

± $14,168

Number of Households

± 40

In 2023, the median household income of the 23 households in Richards, MO declined from $42,969 from the previous year's value of $65,455.

The following chart displays the households in Richards, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Richards, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was approximately the same as than the national average of N/A. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

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Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richards, MO have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Richards, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Richards, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

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Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Richards, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Richards, MO have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richards, MO (12 out of 44 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richards, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

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Health

88.6% of the population of Richards, MO has health coverage, with 29.5% on employee plans, 47.7% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 0% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vernon County, MO see 4078 patients per year on average, which represents a 38.8% increase from the previous year (2938 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1781 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 239 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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4,078 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vernon County, MO

Primary care physicians in Vernon County, MO see an average of 4,078 patients per year. This represents a 38.8% increase from the previous year (2,938 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Vernon County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 31.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.09% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

29.5%

Employer Coverage

47.7%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richards, MO declined by 51% from 23.2% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Richards, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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