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Richmond, MI
City in Macomb County, Michigan.
Population
5,855
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,026
ZIP codes
0
Richmond and its ZIP codes
Richmond at a glance
- Richmond is about 11 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,719 a year, 11% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,700 and median rent is $864 a month.
Local data for Richmond, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richmond, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,719
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$237,700
Median rent
$864/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,055), Irish Americans (1,032), Polish Americans (659).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macomb County. PPP loans are for Richmond.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,038
331,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,760
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.66B
FY 2026, $8,695 per person
How people get to work
Richmond, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle3.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richmond, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
785
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,360
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richmond, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Richmond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HavenVillage | 5.8 mi | 2.5 |
| MemphisCity | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| ArmadaVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| New BaltimoreCity | 8.3 mi | 4.6 |
| EmmettVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| St. ClairCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| RomeoVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Marine CityCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| MarysvilleCity | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| Pearl BeachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Mount ClemensCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| CapacVillage | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| AlgonacCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| AlmontVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| UticaCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richmond, MI in?
- Richmond is in Macomb County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Richmond, MI?
- About 5,855 people live in Richmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richmond?
- Nearby places include New Haven (5.8 mi), Memphis (5.9 mi), Armada (7.4 mi), New Baltimore (8.3 mi), Emmett (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023