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, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,855

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.3%5,112

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%302

Two or More

5.1%300

Black

2.4%141

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%119

High School Diploma

26.1%1,100

Some College (<1 yr)

12.4%521

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%626

Associate's Degree

8.1%341

Bachelor's Degree

15%631

Master's Degree

8.8%369

Professional Degree

1.3%55

HS or Higher

89.3%

BA or Higher

25.1%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$237,700

Median Renti

$864

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.6%1,881

Renter-Occupied

23.4%575

Total Units

2,514

Homeownership

76.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%26

$50K–$100K

3%57

$100K–$150K

8.6%161

$150K–$200K

18.3%345

$200K–$300K

48.6%915

$300K–$500K

19.3%363

$500K–$1M

0.7%14

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

122

$750–$1,000

294

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%14

2010–2019

2.3%57

2000–2009

19%478

1990–1999

21%527

1980–1989

7.3%183

1970–1979

5.9%149

1960–1969

9.2%231

1950–1959

7.4%186

1940–1949

2.6%66

1939 or earlier

24.8%623

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86%2,111

Electricity

9.4%232

Bottled/LP Gas

4.6%113

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,719

Mean Household Incomei

$80,809

Per Capita Incomei

$34,492

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

11.5%

Labor Forcei

2,839

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%117

$10K–$15K

2%49

$15K–$20K

11.1%272

$20K–$25K

0.6%14

$25K–$30K

3.2%78

$30K–$35K

4.5%110

$35K–$40K

3.4%83

$40K–$45K

2.1%52

$45K–$50K

2.1%51

$50K–$60K

9.1%224

$60K–$75K

12.6%310

$75K–$100K

11%271

$100K–$125K

10.1%248

$125K–$150K

11.9%292

$150K–$200K

8.4%206

$200K+

3.2%79

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3536%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

101

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,471

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,512

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

329(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured