Richmond, CA Demographics

A map of Richmond's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	52,516	51,912	45.5%	44.6%
White	20,899	18,985	18.1%	16.3%
Black	18,583	21,753	16.1%	18.7%
Asian	15,717	16,460	13.6%	14.1%
Multiracial	6,084	5,220	5.3%	4.5%
Native American/Other	1,706	2,118	1.5%	1.8%

Richmond, California has an estimated population of 115,505, a less than 1% change from the 116,448 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.5% Hispanic, 18.1% White, 16.1% Black, 13.6% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, and 1.5% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than California 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 71.8% in 2020 and 71.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richmond is ranked the 55th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richmond's White Population

20,899 residents of Richmond, or 18.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richmond is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Richmond ranks 1342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's White population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Richmond's population has increased from 16.3% to 18.1%.

Richmond is more White than neighboring North Richmond (3.5% White), San Pablo (8.8% White), Rollingwood (12.3% White), and Montalvin Manor (15.1% White). Richmond is less White than neighboring East Richmond Heights (56.3% White).

Richmond's Black Population

18,583 residents of Richmond, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richmond is considerably higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Richmond ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Black residents' share of Richmond's population has decreased from 18.7% to 16.1%.

Richmond is more Black than neighboring North Richmond (10.9% Black), San Pablo (10.1% Black), Rollingwood (1% Black), East Richmond Heights (5.4% Black), and Montalvin Manor (0.4% Black).

Richmond's Asian Population

15,717 residents of Richmond, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richmond is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Richmond ranks 204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Asian residents' share of Richmond's population has decreased from 14.1% to 13.6%.

Richmond is more Asian than neighboring East Richmond Heights (10.8% Asian). Richmond is less Asian than neighboring North Richmond (14.7% Asian), San Pablo (14.8% Asian), Rollingwood (16.8% Asian), and Montalvin Manor (18% Asian).

Richmond's Hispanic Population

52,516 residents of Richmond, or 45.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richmond is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Richmond ranks 438th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Richmond's population has increased from 44.6% to 45.5%.

Richmond is more Hispanic than neighboring East Richmond Heights (19% Hispanic). Richmond is less Hispanic than neighboring North Richmond (62.1% Hispanic), San Pablo (59.8% Hispanic), Rollingwood (65.4% Hispanic), and Montalvin Manor (65% Hispanic).

Richmond's Native American/Other Population

1,706 residents of Richmond, or 1.5% 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 California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Richmond ranks 469th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Richmond is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Richmond Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Montalvin Manor (0.9% Native American/Other). Richmond is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Richmond (5.9% Native American/Other), San Pablo (1.6% Native American/Other), and Rollingwood (3.5% Native American/Other).

Richmond's Multiracial Population

6,084 residents of Richmond, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richmond is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Richmond ranks 851st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Richmond's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.3%.

Richmond is more Multiracial than neighboring North Richmond (2.9% Multiracial), San Pablo (4.9% Multiracial), Rollingwood (1% Multiracial), and Montalvin Manor (0.6% Multiracial). Richmond is less Multiracial than neighboring East Richmond Heights (8.5% 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.