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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,959

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.9%5,418

Two or More

3.7%222

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%206

Black

0.6%35

Asian

0.6%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%24

Other

0.3%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%175

High School Diploma

40%1,717

Some College (<1 yr)

8%344

Some College (1+ yr)

18.1%775

Associate's Degree

6.7%286

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%368

Master's Degree

3.3%141

Professional Degree

0.6%27

Doctorate

0.7%30

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

13.2%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$142,600

Median Renti

$722

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.9%1,515

Renter-Occupied

43.1%1,147

Total Units

2,889

Homeownership

56.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%136

$50K–$100K

23.3%353

$100K–$150K

21.8%330

$150K–$200K

11.9%181

$200K–$300K

20.8%315

$300K–$500K

13.2%200

Rent Distribution

Under $500

199

$500–$750

466

$750–$1,000

265

$1,000–$1,250

104

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%6

2010–2019

3.4%99

2000–2009

8.5%246

1990–1999

7.2%208

1980–1989

8.3%240

1970–1979

11.2%323

1960–1969

14.8%428

1950–1959

21.6%623

1940–1949

9.7%279

1939 or earlier

15.1%437

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.5%1,798

Electricity

27.6%735

Bottled/LP Gas

4%106

Wood

0.5%14

No Fuel

0.3%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,556

Mean Household Incomei

$66,110

Per Capita Incomei

$31,599

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

2,575

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%161

$10K–$15K

8%214

$15K–$20K

4.8%127

$20K–$25K

7.3%194

$25K–$30K

7%187

$30K–$35K

2.2%58

$35K–$40K

5.5%147

$40K–$45K

3.3%89

$45K–$50K

2.3%62

$50K–$60K

3.8%100

$60K–$75K

13.5%360

$75K–$100K

14.2%378

$100K–$125K

6.8%180

$125K–$150K

5.6%150

$150K–$200K

7.7%205

$200K+

1.9%50

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

264

Residentsi

339

Avg. Tenant Renti

$405/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing118 homes97% occupied$382/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers117 homes84% occupied$429/mo rent

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

811/PRAC29 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,556/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

81.5%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

18%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

72.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

34.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.5% 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

611%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,456

Avg. Commutei

34.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,482

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

339(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured

Richmond, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026