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Richmond, MO


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Richmond, Missouri

Richmond, Missouri, in Ray county, is 26 miles NE of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 34 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Richmond has a population of 6,116.

The People and Families of Richmond

In Richmond, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richmond had a median family income of $45,186.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Richmond residents, with $1,150. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Richmond Housing

In Richmond, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Richmond, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Richmond Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Richmond, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men48
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work36
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime55

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