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Richmond, IN


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Richmond, Indiana

Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne county, is 34 miles NW of Middletown, Ohio (center to center) and 51 miles NW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city has a population of 39,124.

The People and Families of Richmond

In Richmond, about 47% of adults are married. Lots of people in Richmond live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Richmond.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richmond had a median family income of $38,346.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Richmond residents, with $8,780. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Richmond Housing

In Richmond, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here.

Commuting

In Richmond, 92% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Richmond is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Richmond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRichmond Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Richmond Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Richmond Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Richmond Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Richmond Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Richmond Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Richmond, IN

Comparing Richmond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women46
Racial Diversity310
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults28
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use49
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime42

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