Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Richmond, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,622

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83%2,176

Hispanic/Latino

10.1%266

Two or More

5.4%141

Black

1%26

Asian

0.5%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%116

High School Diploma

21.1%385

Some College (<1 yr)

14.6%266

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%206

Associate's Degree

12.1%221

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%279

Master's Degree

7.5%138

Professional Degree

2.1%38

Doctorate

1.9%34

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

26.8%

Graduate+

11.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$238,600

Median Renti

$1,220

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51%630

Renter-Occupied

49%606

Total Units

1,397

Homeownership

51%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%6

$50K–$100K

10%63

$100K–$150K

10.5%66

$150K–$200K

15.1%95

$200K–$300K

33.2%209

$300K–$500K

27.1%171

$500K–$1M

3.2%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

194

$1,250–$1,500

121

$1,500–$2,000

139

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%22

2010–2019

4.9%69

2000–2009

31.2%436

1990–1999

16%224

1980–1989

16.8%235

1970–1979

1.4%20

1960–1969

8.3%116

1950–1959

4.4%61

1940–1949

5.2%72

1939 or earlier

10.2%142

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.1%619

Utility Gas

46.8%578

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%26

No Fuel

1.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,029

Mean Household Incomei

$89,667

Per Capita Incomei

$43,097

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

1,548

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%48

$10K–$15K

0.8%10

$15K–$20K

1.1%13

$20K–$25K

2.6%32

$25K–$30K

2%25

$30K–$35K

5.8%72

$35K–$40K

5.3%65

$40K–$45K

2.1%26

$45K–$50K

4.1%51

$50K–$60K

10.4%128

$60K–$75K

17.4%215

$75K–$100K

14.4%178

$100K–$125K

12.7%157

$125K–$150K

6.2%77

$150K–$200K

1.9%24

$200K+

9.3%115

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$468/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

57 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes81% occupied$468/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,029/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

86%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

Low income$37K–$58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14% of subsidized households are minority

59% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1294.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,393

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,411

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

89(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured