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Richmond, MN

City in Stearns County, Minnesota.

Population

1,431

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,200

ZIP codes

0

Richmond and its ZIP codes

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Richmond at a glance

  • Richmond is about 17 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,438, 20% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,300 (27% below Minnesota) and median rent is $648 a month.

Local data for Richmond, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Richmond, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,438

Poverty rate

10.1%

Median home value

$241,300

Median rent

$648/mo

Homeownership

86.2%

Bachelor's or higher

17.8%

Median age

39.5

Average commute

19.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (781), Polish Americans (78), Norwegian Americans (72).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stearns County. PPP loans are for Richmond.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,352

87,420 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,935

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $6,978 per person

Stearns County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Richmond, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.6%
  • Carpooled6.6%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home11.0%

Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Richmond, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

897

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

153

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 4°F

31.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richmond, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.2%

U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

15.6%

U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities near Richmond

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cold SpringCity4 mi2.8
RoscoeCity6.3 mi0.6
St. MartinCity8.4 mi0.9
Eden ValleyCity9 mi1.3
RockvilleCity9.2 mi28.7
St. John's UniversityCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
WatkinsCity11 mi0.7
AvonCity11 mi1.7
PaynesvilleCity11 mi2.3
St. JosephCity12 mi9.3
AlbanyCity12 mi2.2
Waite ParkCity13 mi12.6
Lake HenryCity14 mi0.2
KimballCity14 mi1.5
St. AugustaCity15 mi29.7
Spring HillCity16 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richmond, MN in?
Richmond is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Richmond, MN?
About 1,431 people live in Richmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richmond?
Nearby places include Cold Spring (4 mi), Roscoe (6.3 mi), St. Martin (8.4 mi), Eden Valley (9 mi), Rockville (9.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023