Richmond, KY

Census Place

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2024 Population

37,111

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

28.4

1.07% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

19.5%

9.63% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$50,870

5.49% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$214,900

4.37% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

19,663

4.95% 1-year growth

About

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.

97.7% of the residents in Richmond, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Richmond, KY are Eastern Kentucky University (3,482 degrees awarded in 2023) and Medical Career & Technical College (89 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Richmond, KY was $214,900, and the homeownership rate was 38.3%.

Most people in Richmond, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 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 37.1k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.61% of Richmond, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.34k people).

In 2024, there were 14.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31k people) in Richmond, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.57k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2024 Citizenship

97.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.7% of Richmond, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Richmond, KY was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
31k ± 521
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.17k ± 378
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.57k ± 273

4.22%

Hispanic Population

1.57k people

4.22% of the people in Richmond, KY are hispanic (1.57k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
34,091 ± 4,516 people
Cuba
20,475 ± 3,505 people
India
12,629 ± 2,755 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 34,091 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 20,475 and India with 12,629.

Foreign-Born Population

3.61%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.34k people

4.06%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.44k people

As of 2024, 3.61% of Richmond, KY residents (1.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Richmond, KY was 4.06%, 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-)
810 ± 300
Gulf War (1990s)
660 ± 193
Vietnam
243 ± 93

Richmond, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Richmond, KY.

Economy

The economy of Richmond, KY employs 19.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Richmond, KY were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,818 people), Educational Services (2,731 people), and Retail Trade (2,384 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,389), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($81,324), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,763).

Employment

Occupations

19.7k

2024 Value

± 1,159

4.95%

1 Year growth

± 7.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richmond, KY grew at a rate of 4.95%, from 18.7k employees to 19.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richmond, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,385 people), Production Occupations (1,761 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,652 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richmond, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

19.7k

2024 Value

± 1,159

4.95%

1 Year growth

± 7.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richmond, KY grew at a rate of 4.95%, from 18.7k employees to 19.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richmond, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,818 people), Educational Services (2,731 people), and Retail Trade (2,384 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

$39,024

Median earning men ± $1,908

$32,052

Median earning women ± $2,585

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,672), Information ($71,154), and Wholesale Trade ($59,007).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,458), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,236), and Information ($53,516).

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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

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.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (33.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.808%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Richmond, KY awarded 3,571 degrees. The student population of Richmond, KY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,796 male students and 9,411 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Richmond, KY are White (2,945 and 84%), Black or African American (193 and 5.5%), Hispanic or Latino (144 and 4.1%), and Two or More Races (128 and 3.65%).

The largest universities in Richmond, KY by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Kentucky University (3,482 and 97.5%) and Medical Career & Technical College (89 and 2.49%).

The most popular majors in Richmond, KY are General Psychology (302 and 8.46%), Registered Nursing (257 and 7.2%), and General Studies (203 and 5.68%).

The median tuition cost in Richmond, KY for a public four year colleges is $9,830 for in-state students and $20,520 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Richmond, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 15,207 (38.1% men and 61.9% 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 2023 there were 15,207 students enrolled in Richmond, KY, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,164 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
163 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
144 degrees awarded
General Psychology
262 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Richmond, KY was General Studies with 163 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
3,482 degrees awarded
Medical Career & Technical College
89 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Kentucky University with 3,482 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,333 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richmond, KY, which is 0.596 times less than the 2,238 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,945 degrees mean that there were 15.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 193 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 ($9,830) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Richmond, KY was $214,900 in 2024, which is 0.646 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $205,900 to $214,900, a 4.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Richmond, KY is 38.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Richmond, KY have an average commute time of 23 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.

Housing

Property

$214,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,154

$5,817

Median Property Taxes

±$618

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

38.3%

Homeownership

2024

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 38.3% of the housing units in Richmond, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.1%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$50,870

Median Household Income

± $1,692

15.2k

Number of Households

± 1,008

In 2024, the median household income of the 15.2k households in Richmond, KY grew to $50,870 from the previous year's value of $48,223.

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.

0.449

2023 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2023, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.729% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Carpooled (9.27%)
Worked At Home (8.34%)

In 2024, 76.1% of workers in Richmond, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.27%) and those who worked at home (8.34%).

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

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richmond, KY have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% 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

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richmond, KY (6.45k out of 33k 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 < 5.

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

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

92.1% of the population of Richmond, KY has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 7.69% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 38.5% between 18 and 34 years, 29.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.88%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

24.7%

Medicaid

7.69%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richmond, KY grew by 7.05% from 7.36% to 7.88%.

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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