Richmond, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Richmond, Kentucky Summary
Life in Richmond research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Richmond over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Richmond:
The population in Richmond is 34,662.
The median home value in Richmond is $157,200.
The median income in Richmond is $40,221.
The cost of living in Richmond is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Richmond is $759.
The unemployment rate in Richmond is 7.9%.
The poverty rate in Richmond is 24.3%.
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Richmond SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Richmond, KY Crime Report
848
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,310.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-0.58%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Richmond / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 848 | 2,310.8 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 66 | 179.8 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 17 | 46.3 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 95.4 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 782 | 2,130.9 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 94 | 256.1 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 616 | 1,678.6 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 72 | 196.2 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Richmond, KY Cost Of Living
92
Richmond's Overall Cost Of Living
Richmond's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Richmond | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 82 | 79 | 100 | |
| Housing | 71 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 106 | 100 | |
Richmond, KY Photos
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Map Of Richmond, KY
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Population over time in Richmond
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35,744 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 34,566 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 33,993 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 33,583 | 3.1% |
| 2017 | 32,574 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 32,706 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 31,844 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 31,508 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 31,201 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 30,983 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Richmond
| Race | Richmond | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.0% | 83.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 6.0% | 7.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 3.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Richmond
| Gender | Richmond | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Richmond for adults over 25
| Education | Richmond | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Richmond, Kentucky
| Income | Richmond | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.1% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
