Richmond-Berea, KY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

106,351

0.0696% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

17.4%

9.34% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,555

6.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$159,400

5.49% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

49,193

2.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Richmond-Berea, KY had a population of 106k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $52,555. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Richmond-Berea, KY grew from 106,277 to 106,351, a 0.0696% increase and its median household income grew from $49,162 to $52,555, a 6.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richmond-Berea, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (90%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.65%), White (Hispanic) (1.32%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.867%).

None of the households in Richmond-Berea, KY 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.

98.8% of the residents in Richmond-Berea, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Richmond-Berea, KY are Eastern Kentucky University (3,594 degrees awarded in 2021), Berea College (299 degrees), and Medical Career & Technical College (102 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Richmond-Berea, KY was $159,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Richmond-Berea, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Richmond-Berea, KY was 2 cars per household.

Richmond-Berea, KY borders Danville, KY, Lexington-Fayette, KY, London, KY, and Somerset, KY.

United States Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Richmond-Berea, KY is home to a population of 106k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.49% of Richmond-Berea, KY residents were born outside of the country (2.65k people).

In 2021, there were 25.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.7k people) in Richmond-Berea, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.77k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Richmond-Berea, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Richmond-Berea, KY was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Richmond-Berea, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richmond-Berea, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.7k ± 281
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.77k ± 234
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.82k ± 436

2.38%

Hispanic Population

2.53k people

2.38% of the people in Richmond-Berea, KY are hispanic (2.53k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Richmond-Berea, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

2.49%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

2.41%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.56k people

As of 2021, 2.49% of Richmond-Berea, KY residents (2.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Richmond-Berea, KY was 2.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Richmond-Berea, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,706 ± 385
Vietnam
1,675 ± 259
Gulf War (1990s)
1,114 ± 244

Richmond-Berea, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Richmond-Berea, KY employs 49.2k people. The largest industries in Richmond-Berea, KY are Educational Services (6,873 people), Manufacturing (6,499 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,429 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,672), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,255), and Utilities ($63,553).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

49.2k

2021 Value

± 1,706

2.8%

1 Year growth

± 4.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Richmond-Berea, KY grew at a rate of 2.8%, from 47.9k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richmond-Berea, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,507 people), Management Occupations (4,508 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,320 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richmond-Berea, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.2k

2021 Value

± 1,706

2.8%

1 Year growth

± 4.88%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Richmond-Berea, KY grew at a rate of 2.8%, from 47.9k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richmond-Berea, KY, are Educational Services (6,873 people), Manufacturing (6,499 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,429 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richmond-Berea, KY, though some of these residents may live in Richmond-Berea, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,411

Median earning men ± $2,541

$27,342

Median earning women ± $1,413

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($52,755), Wholesale Trade ($46,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,448).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($45,375), Wholesale Trade ($36,471), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,208).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

938
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
558
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
439
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.03M
Manufacturing
$363k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$143k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 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 Richmond-Berea, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

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 Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 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 Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Richmond-Berea, KY awarded 4,027 degrees. The student population of Richmond-Berea, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,060 male students and 9,607 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Richmond-Berea, KY are White (3,288 and 83.3%), followed by Black or African American (244 and 6.18%), Hispanic or Latino (150 and 3.8%), and Two or More Races (115 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Richmond-Berea, KY by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Kentucky University (3,594 and 89.2%), Berea College (299 and 7.42%), and Medical Career & Technical College (102 and 2.53%).

The most popular majors in Richmond-Berea, KY are Registered Nursing (295 and 7.33%), General Psychology (248 and 6.16%), and General Studies (205 and 5.09%).

The median tuition costs in Richmond-Berea, KY are $42,900 for private four year colleges, and $9,452 and $19,724 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Richmond-Berea, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,667 (38.7% men and 61.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,667 students enrolled in Richmond-Berea, KY, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,224 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
162 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
161 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
247 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Richmond-Berea, KY was General Studies with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Richmond-Berea, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Kentucky University
3,594 degrees awarded
Berea College
299 degrees awarded
Medical Career & Technical College
102 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Kentucky University with 3,594 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,577 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richmond-Berea, KY, which is 0.644 times less than the 2,450 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,288 degrees mean that there were 13.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 244 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($712) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

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 Richmond-Berea, KY was $159,400 in 2021, which is 0.651 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $151,100 to $159,400, a 5.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Richmond-Berea, KY is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Richmond-Berea, KY have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richmond-Berea, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Richmond-Berea, KY is $52,555. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Richmond-Berea, KY was Oldham County, KY with a value of $109,815, followed by Spencer County, KY and Boone County, KY, with respective values of $92,973 and $87,034.

Housing

Property

$159,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,944

$25,481

Median Property Taxes

±$1,115

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 Richmond-Berea, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Richmond-Berea, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.1% of the housing units in Richmond-Berea, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Richmond-Berea, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Richmond-Berea, KY was Oldham County, KY with a value of $109,815, followed by Spencer County, KY and Boone County, KY, with respective values of $92,973 and $87,034.

The following map shows all of the counties in Richmond-Berea, KY 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.

$52,555

Median Household Income

± $1,789

41k

Number of Households

± 1,550

In 2021, the median household income of the 41k households in Richmond-Berea, KY grew to $52,555 from the previous year's value of $49,162.

The following chart displays the households in Richmond-Berea, KY 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Richmond-Berea, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (5.67%)

In 2021, 78.7% of workers in Richmond-Berea, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (5.67%).

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

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richmond-Berea, KY have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Richmond-Berea, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Richmond-Berea, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Richmond-Berea, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Richmond-Berea, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richmond-Berea, KY (17.4k out of 99.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richmond-Berea, KY is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Richmond-Berea, KY has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1536 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1543 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1519 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 388 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,536 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,536 patients per year. This represents a 0.454% decrease from the previous year (1,543 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% 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

5.53%

Uninsured

44.5%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richmond-Berea, KY declined by 2.93% from 5.69% to 5.53%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Richmond-Berea, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.