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Richmond, KY
City in Madison County, Kentucky.
Population
37,111
Land area
22sq mi
People per sq mi
1,690
ZIP codes
0
Richmond and its ZIP codes
Richmond at a glance
- Richmond is about 15 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $50,870, 20% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,900 (5% above Kentucky) and median rent is $917 a month.
Local data for Richmond, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools14
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks23
- Post Offices2
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants152
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Richmond, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,870
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$214,900
Median rent
$917/mo
Homeownership
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
34.9%
Median age
28.4
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,704), German Americans (3,008), Mexican Americans (1,029).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Richmond.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,332
36,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,437
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$721M
FY 2026, $7,777 per person
How people get to work
Richmond, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richmond, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
219
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Cities near Richmond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BereaCity | 9.6 mi | 16.5 |
| IrvineCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| LancasterCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| RavennaCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 19 mi | 15.2 |
| WinchesterCity | 19 mi | 9.2 |
| Clay CityCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| Lexington-FayetteUrban County | 23 mi | 283.9 |
| WilmoreCity | 23 mi | 5 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| BrodheadCity | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| KeeneCity | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| StanfordCity | 25 mi | 4.8 |
| Mount VernonCity | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| StantonCity | 25 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richmond, KY in?
- Richmond is in Madison County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Richmond, KY?
- About 37,111 people live in Richmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richmond?
- Nearby places include Berea (9.6 mi), Irvine (18 mi), Lancaster (18 mi), Ravenna (19 mi), Nicholasville (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023