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Richmond, KY

Founded 1798Madison CountyElev. 289 m
Population
35,498
Median home
$205,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Richmond

With about 35,498 residents, Richmond is one of Kentucky's notable places. Richmond was founded in 1798 and sits in Madison County. The median age is 28.1 and the median household income is $48,223. Homes carry a median value of $205,900, and about 40% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.9%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
35,498
Median age
28.1
Median household income
$48,223
Per-capita income
$28,500
Poverty rate
21.6%
High-school grad or higher
90.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg. commute
23.8 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black5.1%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.9%
Sales & office22.2%
Service21.8%
Production, transportation & material moving17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$205,900
Median gross rent
$860/mo
Owner-occupied
40.1%
Median year built
1995
Households
14,741
Avg. household size
2.14

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Richmond has 16 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading39%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bellevue Transitional SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Ignite Academy NorthHighGrades 9–12
Madison Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Madison County Area Technology CenterHighGrades 8–12
Madison County Day TreatmentHighGrades 6–12
B. Michael Caudill Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Clark Moores Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Madison Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Boonesborough ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Daniel Boone Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Glenn R Marshall Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Kirksville Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Kit Carson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Madison County Virtual AcademyElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% below national
Richmond236
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime29% above national
Richmond2,510
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Richmond Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Richmond.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Madison County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Richmond is in Madison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Richmond was founded in 1798 and sits in Madison County. Elevation ~289 m.

Map of Richmond
Richmond, KY
Where Richmond is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownRichmond
Historic places

36 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Newland, Isaac, HouseBlair ParkArlingtonBronston PlaceHolloway, William, HouseMt. PleasantSquire Turner HouseTaylor House
Notable people from Richmond
Kit CarsonJames B. McCrearyDavid R. FrancisSamuel Freeman MillerDamien HarrisGreen Clay SmithWilliam Kavanaugh OldhamJames S. RollinsZack WhyteThomas Turner
People searches in Richmond
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Nearby cities
Berea (10 mi)Nicholasville (18 mi)Winchester (20 mi)Lexington-Fayette (23 mi)Danville (27 mi)Harrodsburg (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Richmond, KY (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Richmond, Kentucky.

Edward Gary Robinson, 70
Richmond · Madison County · 40475
AKA Edward G Robinson, Edward Gary Robsinson
Charles Robert Young, 46
Richmond · Madison County · 40475
AKA Chaz Young, Charlie Young
Toney Moore, 37
Richmond · Madison County · 40475
AKA Toney Tyrone Moore, Toney Tyrome Moore
Christopher Lee Walker, 50
Richmond · Madison County · 40475
AKA Christopher Walker, Christopher L Walker
Christopher Andre Smith, 40
Richmond · Madison County · 40475
AKA Christopher A Smith, Christopher Smith
Richard Walker, 68
Richmond · Madison County · 40475
AKA Richard A Walker
Lonnie David Lewis, 71
Richmond · Madison County · 40475
AKA David Lewis, Lonnie Lewis
Michael Glenn Smith, 42
Richmond · Madison County · 40475
AKA Michael G Smith, Michael Smith
James Stanley Harrison, 70
Richmond · Madison County · 40475
AKA James Harrison, James S Harrison
James Wilson Johnson, 69
Richmond · Madison County · 40475

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Richmond — frequently asked

What is the population of Richmond, Kentucky?
Richmond has a population of about 35,498, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Richmond?
The median home value in Richmond is $205,900, and the median gross rent is $860/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Richmond safe? What is the crime rate?
Richmond Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 236 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Richmond face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Madison County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Richmond?
Richmond has 16 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Richmond?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Richmond. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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