Richmond, KY

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2022 Population

34,883

0.638% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

27.7

5.32% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

22.2%

8.38% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$45,457

13% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$178,100

13.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

18,508

3.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Richmond, KY had a population of 34.9k people with a median age of 27.7 and a median household income of $45,457. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Richmond, KY grew from 34,662 to 34,883, a 0.638% increase and its median household income grew from $40,221 to $45,457, a 13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richmond, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), White (Hispanic) (1.41%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.18%).

None of the households in Richmond, 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.

98.2% of the residents in Richmond, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Richmond, KY are Eastern Kentucky University (3,622 degrees awarded in 2022) and Medical Career & Technical College (92 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Richmond, KY was $178,100, and the homeownership rate was 38.4%.

Most people in Richmond, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Richmond, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Richmond, KY is home to a population of 34.9k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.25% of Richmond, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.13k people).

In 2022, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.6k people) in Richmond, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.13k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.2% of Richmond, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Richmond, KY was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richmond, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
29.6k ± 504
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.13k ± 316
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.2k ± 366

3.43%

Hispanic Population

1.2k people

3.43% of the people in Richmond, KY are hispanic (1.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Richmond, KY 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 Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
28,651 ± 4,142 people
Cuba
14,970 ± 2,999 people
India
12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

Foreign-Born Population

3.25%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.13k people

3.34%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.16k people

As of 2022, 3.25% of Richmond, KY residents (1.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Richmond, KY was 3.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
655 ± 301
Vietnam
456 ± 119
Gulf War (1990s)
449 ± 145

Richmond, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Richmond, KY employs 18.5k people. The largest industries in Richmond, KY are Educational Services (2,515 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,417 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,334 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($85,791), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,940), and Construction ($55,500).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.5k

2022 Value

± 1,087

3.91%

1 Year growth

± 8.07%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Richmond, KY grew at a rate of 3.91%, from 17.8k employees to 18.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richmond, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,242 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,858 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richmond, 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.

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

18.5k

2022 Value

± 1,087

3.91%

1 Year growth

± 8.07%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Richmond, KY grew at a rate of 3.91%, from 17.8k employees to 18.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richmond, KY, are Educational Services (2,515 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,417 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,334 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richmond, KY, though some of these residents may live in Richmond, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,314

Median earning men ± $2,075

$24,023

Median earning women ± $1,937

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Construction ($55,542), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,867), and Manufacturing ($51,940).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,656), Wholesale Trade ($38,438), and Information ($36,594).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% 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 14.4%.

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

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, 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 2022, universities in Richmond, KY awarded 3,714 degrees. The student population of Richmond, KY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,592 male students and 8,825 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Richmond, KY are White (3,054 and 83.5%), followed by Black or African American (205 and 5.6%), Hispanic or Latino (122 and 3.34%), and Two or More Races (108 and 2.95%).

The largest universities in Richmond, KY by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Kentucky University (3,622 and 97.5%) and Medical Career & Technical College (92 and 2.48%).

The most popular majors in Richmond, KY are Registered Nursing (315 and 8.48%), General Psychology (220 and 5.92%), and General Studies (209 and 5.63%).

The median tuition cost in Richmond, KY for a public four year colleges is $9,544 for in-state students and $19,922 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Richmond, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 14,417 (38.8% men and 61.2% 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 2022 there were 14,417 students enrolled in Richmond, KY, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,616 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
164 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
158 degrees awarded
General Psychology
203 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Richmond, KY was General Studies with 164 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Kentucky University
3,622 degrees awarded
Medical Career & Technical College
92 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Kentucky University with 3,622 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,399 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richmond, KY, which is 0.604 times less than the 2,315 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,054 degrees mean that there were 14.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 205 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

Public, 4-year or above ($9,544) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.821% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (766k), and Secondary Education (551k).

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, KY was $178,100 in 2022, which is 0.632 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $157,200 to $178,100, a 13.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Richmond, KY is 38.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Richmond, KY have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richmond, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Richmond, KY is $45,457. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Richmond, KY was Census Tract 109.02 with a value of $75,281, followed by Census Tract 107.02 and Census Tract 107.01, with respective values of $66,818 and $55,952.

Housing

Property

$178,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$12,960

$5,510

Median Property Taxes

±$565

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, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

38.4%

Homeownership

2022

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 38.4% of the housing units in Richmond, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 109.02
Census Tract 107.02
Census Tract 107.01

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Richmond, KY was Census Tract 109.02 with a value of $75,281, followed by Census Tract 107.02 and Census Tract 107.01, with respective values of $66,818 and $55,952.

The following map shows all of the places in Richmond, 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.

$45,457

Median Household Income

± $1,713

14.4k

Number of Households

± 989

In 2022, the median household income of the 14.4k households in Richmond, KY grew to $45,457 from the previous year's value of $40,221.

The following chart displays the households in Richmond, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Walked (5.59%)

In 2022, 77.2% of workers in Richmond, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who walked to work (5.59%).

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

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richmond, KY have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Richmond, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Richmond, 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, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Richmond, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richmond, KY (6.89k out of 31k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richmond, 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

93.5% of the population of Richmond, KY has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 8.4% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, KY see 1885 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.685% decrease from the previous year (1898 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2202 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 581 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Madison County, KY.

1,885 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, KY

Primary care physicians in Madison County, KY see an average of 1,885 patients per year. This represents a 0.685% decrease from the previous year (1,898 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 39.9% between 18 and 34 years, 28.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.49%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

22.8%

Medicaid

8.4%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richmond, KY grew by 16.1% from 5.59% to 6.49%.

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

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