Richmond village, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Richmond village is a small community located in Illinois. The total population is 2,530. It ranks as the 461st most populous out of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richmond village is 36.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richmond village is $70,379. This is 14% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 9.9%. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $225,800. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $250,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Richmond village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.8%) is well below the state average of 18.5%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Richmond village, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. For official data, visit data.census.gov.