Richmond, IN Demographics

A map of Richmond's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	28,031	27,822	78.8%	77.9%
Multiracial	2,631	2,115	7.4%	5.9%
Black	2,203	2,823	6.2%	7.9%
Hispanic	1,913	2,015	5.4%	5.6%
Asian	539	585	1.5%	1.6%
Native American/Other	264	360	0.7%	1.0%

Richmond, Indiana has an estimated population of 35,581, a less than 1% change from the 35,720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 7.4% Multiracial, 6.2% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richmond, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richmond has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richmond, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 36.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richmond is ranked the 28th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Richmond was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richmond's White Population

28,031 residents of Richmond, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richmond is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Richmond ranks 618th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Richmond's population has increased from 77.9% to 78.8%.

Richmond is less White than neighboring Spring Grove (94.8% White), Boston (96.3% White), New Paris (95.3% White), Centerville (90.2% White), and Fountain City (95.3% White).

Richmond's Black Population

2,203 residents of Richmond, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richmond is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Richmond ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.0%. Black residents' share of Richmond's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.2%.

Richmond is more Black than neighboring Spring Grove (0% Black), Boston (0% Black), New Paris (0% Black), Centerville (0.2% Black), and Fountain City (2.1% Black).

Richmond's Asian Population

539 residents of Richmond, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richmond is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Richmond ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Asian residents' share of Richmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Richmond is more Asian than neighboring Spring Grove (0.4% Asian), Boston (0% Asian), New Paris (0.2% Asian), Centerville (0.3% Asian), and Fountain City (0% Asian).

Richmond's Hispanic Population

1,913 residents of Richmond, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richmond is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Richmond ranks 138th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Richmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Richmond is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Grove (3% Hispanic), Boston (2% Hispanic), New Paris (1.8% Hispanic), and Fountain City (0.9% Hispanic). Richmond is less Hispanic than neighboring Centerville (7.5% Hispanic).

Richmond's Native American/Other Population

264 residents of Richmond, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richmond is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Richmond ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Richmond is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Grove (0% Native American/Other), Boston (0% Native American/Other), New Paris (0% Native American/Other), and Fountain City (0.1% Native American/Other). Richmond is less Native American/Other than neighboring Centerville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Richmond's Multiracial Population

2,631 residents of Richmond, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richmond is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Richmond ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Richmond's population has increased from 5.9% to 7.4%.

Richmond is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Grove (1.7% Multiracial), Boston (1.6% Multiracial), New Paris (2.7% Multiracial), Centerville (1% Multiracial), and Fountain City (1.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.