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Richmond, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 24 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 43 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Richmond has a population of 1,091.
In Richmond, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Richmond had a median family income of $60,417. Home offices are common in Richmond.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Richmond residents, with $4,100. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Richmond, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Richmond, 84% of commuters drive to work.
Richmond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Richmond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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