Richmond, MI Demographics

A map of Richmond's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,112	5,184	87.3%	88.2%
Hispanic	302	303	5.2%	5.2%
Multiracial	300	249	5.1%	4.2%
Black	141	52	2.4%	0.9%
Asian	0	16	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	74	0.0%	1.3%

Richmond, Michigan has an estimated population of 5,855, a less than 1% change from the 5,878 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 21.8% in 2020 and 23.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richmond is ranked the 161st most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 161st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richmond's White Population

5,112 residents of Richmond, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richmond is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Richmond ranks 462nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Richmond's population has decreased from 88.2% to 87.3%.

Richmond is more White than neighboring New Haven (70.2% White). Richmond is less White than neighboring Memphis (89.6% White), New Baltimore (89.7% White), Armada (94.4% White), and Emmett (95.7% White).

Richmond's Black Population

141 residents of Richmond, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richmond is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Richmond ranks 298th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Black population has grown by an estimated 171.2%. Black residents' share of Richmond's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.4%.

Richmond is more Black than neighboring New Baltimore (1.2% Black), Armada (0.2% Black), and Emmett (0% Black). Richmond is less Black than neighboring New Haven (16.6% Black).

Richmond's Asian Population

0 residents of Richmond, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richmond is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Richmond ranks 481st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Richmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Richmond is less Asian than neighboring Memphis (0.5% Asian), New Haven (0.7% Asian), and New Baltimore (0.5% Asian).

Richmond's Hispanic Population

302 residents of Richmond, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richmond is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Richmond ranks 176th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Richmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Richmond is more Hispanic than neighboring Memphis (3.9% Hispanic), New Haven (2.1% Hispanic), New Baltimore (3.6% Hispanic), Armada (1% Hispanic), and Emmett (0% Hispanic).

Richmond's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Richmond, or 0.0% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Richmond ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richmond's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Richmond is less Native American/Other than neighboring Armada (0.1% Native American/Other).

Richmond's Multiracial Population

300 residents of Richmond, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richmond is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Richmond ranks 347th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Richmond's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.1%.

Richmond is more Multiracial than neighboring Memphis (3.7% Multiracial), New Baltimore (4.9% Multiracial), Armada (4.5% Multiracial), and Emmett (4.3% Multiracial). Richmond is less Multiracial than neighboring New Haven (10.4% 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.