Richmond West, FL Demographics

A map of Richmond West's Population by Race

Richmond West, Florida has an estimated population of 35,593, a less than 1% change from the 35,884 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.1% Hispanic, 7.7% White, 6.1% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richmond West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richmond West has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richmond West, that probability was 30.6% in 2020 and 33.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richmond West is ranked the 122nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 West was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richmond West's White Population

2,757 residents of Richmond West, or 7.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richmond West is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Richmond West ranks 908th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond West's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Richmond West's population has decreased from 8.7% to 7.7%.

Richmond West is more White than neighboring South Miami Heights (4.3% White), and Richmond Heights (3.8% White). Richmond West is less White than neighboring Country Walk (11.1% White), Three Lakes (19% White), and The Hammocks (11.8% White).

Richmond West's Black Population

2,183 residents of Richmond West, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richmond West is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Richmond West ranks 514th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond West's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Black residents' share of Richmond West's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.1%.

Richmond West is more Black than neighboring Three Lakes (5.6% Black), and The Hammocks (4.1% Black). Richmond West is less Black than neighboring Country Walk (6.9% Black), South Miami Heights (16.3% Black), and Richmond Heights (36% Black).

Richmond West's Asian Population

659 residents of Richmond West, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richmond West is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Richmond West ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond West's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Asian residents' share of Richmond West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Richmond West is more Asian than neighboring South Miami Heights (1.4% Asian), and Richmond Heights (1% Asian). Richmond West is less Asian than neighboring Country Walk (3.9% Asian), Three Lakes (6.1% Asian), and The Hammocks (2% Asian).

Richmond West's Hispanic Population

28,851 residents of Richmond West, or 81.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richmond West is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Richmond West ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond West's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Richmond West's population has decreased from 82.7% to 81.1%.

Richmond West is more Hispanic than neighboring Country Walk (75.4% Hispanic), Three Lakes (63.3% Hispanic), South Miami Heights (75.5% Hispanic), The Hammocks (79.4% Hispanic), and Richmond Heights (56.5% Hispanic).

Richmond West's Native American/Other Population

443 residents of Richmond West, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richmond West is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Richmond West ranks 571st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond West's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 83.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richmond West's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Richmond West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Country Walk (0.4% Native American/Other), Three Lakes (1% Native American/Other), South Miami Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), The Hammocks (0.9% Native American/Other), and Richmond Heights (0.1% Native American/Other).

Richmond West's Multiracial Population

700 residents of Richmond West, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richmond West is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Richmond West ranks 872nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond West's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Richmond West's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.0%.

Richmond West is more Multiracial than neighboring South Miami Heights (1.7% Multiracial), and The Hammocks (1.8% Multiracial). Richmond West is less Multiracial than neighboring Country Walk (2.4% Multiracial), Three Lakes (5% Multiracial), and Richmond Heights (2.6% 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.