Richmond, IN Demographics

A map of Richmond's Population by Race

Richmond, Indiana had a population of 35,720 in 2020. It was 77.9% White, 7.9% Black, 1.6% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richmond, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 696 places in Indiana, Richmond is the 27th most populous. 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's White Population

27,822 residents of Richmond identify as White, or 77.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Richmond is ranked #617 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more White than neighboring Spring Grove (72.6% White). Richmond is less White than neighboring Boston (92% White), New Paris (93.2% White), Centerville (90.6% White), and Fountain City (95.2% White).

Richmond's Black Population

2,823 residents of Richmond identify as Black, or 7.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Richmond is ranked #37 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Black than neighboring Spring Grove (0.6% Black), Boston (0% Black), New Paris (0.8% Black), Centerville (0.7% Black), and Fountain City (0.4% Black).

Richmond's Asian Population

585 residents of Richmond identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Richmond is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Asian than neighboring Spring Grove (0.6% Asian), Boston (0% Asian), New Paris (0.3% Asian), Centerville (0.9% Asian), and Fountain City (0.4% Asian).

Richmond's Hispanic Population

2,015 residents of Richmond identify as Hispanic, or 5.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Richmond is ranked #138 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Hispanic than neighboring Boston (2% Hispanic), New Paris (1.6% Hispanic), Centerville (2.8% Hispanic), and Fountain City (0.6% Hispanic). Richmond is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Grove (19.6% Hispanic).

Richmond's Native American/Other Population

360 residents of Richmond identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Richmond is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Grove (0.6% Native American/Other), Boston (0.7% Native American/Other), New Paris (0.6% Native American/Other), Centerville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fountain City (0.6% Native American/Other).

Richmond's Multiracial Population

2,115 residents of Richmond identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Richmond is ranked #42 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Multiracial than neighboring Boston (5.3% Multiracial), New Paris (3.4% Multiracial), Centerville (4.4% Multiracial), and Fountain City (2.8% Multiracial). Richmond is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Grove (6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.