Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond: City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
About
Richmond is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,364 and a population density of 523 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,800 inhabitants.
The city was created 227 years ago in 1797.
Quick Facts about Richmond
| Population : | 36,800 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 40475–40476 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 859 |
| Area : | 60 km2 |
| Altitude : | 948 feet / 289 meters |
| Capital city : | Richmond is capital of Madison County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1798 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:07:25 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 613 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Richmond is located at 37°44'52"N 84°17'41"W (37.7478600, -84.2946500).
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Official website of Richmond
Demographics
The population of Richmond increased by 14.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,364 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,365 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,628 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,744 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,342 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,903 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,454 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,328 | 2.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,816 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,157 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,800 | 1.75% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,127 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 4,310 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 19.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,015 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 4,227 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 33.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 93.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 180 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
Richmond zip code is 40475.
County name: Madison, County
fips: 21151
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $229,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,730 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $648 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,065 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,676 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.85 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,361 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 28,214 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,609 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $97,292 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,874 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 232 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 101 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 107 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 208 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 59 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 155 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,003.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.11 |
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Where to Stay in Richmond
1 Quality Inn
2006 Colby Taylor Dr, Richmond, KY 40475, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Richmond (27)
People born in Richmond, including musician Zack Whyte, comic book writer Robert Kirkman, politician William Kavanaugh Oldham, .
List
- James B. McCreary (Governor of Kentucky (1838–1918)) he was born in 08/07/1838
- David R. Francis (American politician (1850-1927)) he was born in 01/10/1850
- Brutus J. Clay (American politician (1808-1878)) he was born in 01/07/1808
- Patricia Todd (American politician) she was born in 25/07/1955
- Green Clay Smith (Union Army general (1826-1895)) he was born in 04/07/1826
- James S. Rollins (American politician (1812-1888)) he was born in 19/04/1812
- Samuel Freeman Miller (American judge) he was born in 05/04/1816
- Tex Ritter (American basketball player) he was born in 26/02/1924
- Marquis Estill (American basketball coach and basketball player) he was born in 15/09/1981
- Jim Park (American baseball player) he was born in 10/11/1892
- Kelley Bowman (American high jumper) she was born in 26/03/1983
- Robert White (American college football coach, born 1912) he was born in 28/09/1912
- Don Phelps (Player of American and Canadian football (1924-1982)) he was born in 07/01/1924
- Ken Upchurch (American politician and newspaper publisher) he was born in 04/06/1969
- Gilbert Dobbs (American chess composer) he was born in 06/12/1867
- Bart Bellairs (American basketball player and coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 24/08/1956
- Connor Davis (American sportsperson) he was born in 01/01/1993
- Damien Harris (American-football player (1997-)) he was born in 11/02/1997
Schools in Richmond
College & universities near Richmond, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156620 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond (KY) | 40475-3102 |
| 488217 | Medical Career & Technical College | Richmond (KY) | 40475-2614 |
| 487904 | Kentucky Horseshoeing School | Richmond (KY) | 40475-1810 |
| 156295 | Berea College | Berea (KY) | 40404-2182 |
| 156277 | Barrett and Company School of Hair Design | Nicholasville (KY) | 40356-2152 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Richmond, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
Post offices near Richmond
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Post Office | Richmond (KY) | 40475 |
| Richmond Carrier Annex Post Office | Richmond (KY) | 40475 |
| Wa Post Office | Waco (KY) | 40385 |
| Berea Post Office | Berea (KY) | 40403 |
| Paint Lick Post Office | Paint Lick (KY) | 40461 |
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Berea | 16,287 | City in Kentucky |
| Arlington | 296 | Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky |
Distance to Other Cities
Richmond distances to largest Kentucky cities
