Richmond, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Richmond, California is 115,396 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest city in California. The median household income is $90,038, the median home value is $650,100, and the median age is 37.6.
The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (103,631 → 115,353).
115,396
Population
3841
People / sq mi
$90,038
Median Income
$650,100
Median Home Value
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Richmond covers 30.0 sq mi of land at 3841 people per square mile.
About Richmond, CA
Housing cost is the defining feature of Richmond: the median home is valued at $650,100. With 115,396 residents, Richmond is a city in California.
The typical household here earns about $90,038, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.5%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $650,100, with typical rent around $1,895.
32.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 12.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Richmond — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Richmond city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Richmond city had a population of 103,631 in 2010 and 115,353 in 2024, a 11.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 116,177 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.78%.
115,353
Population (2024)
103,631
Population (2010)
116,177
Peak (2020)
0.78%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 103,631 |
| 2011 | 104,882 |
| 2012 | 106,023 |
| 2013 | 107,083 |
| 2014 | 107,921 |
| 2015 | 109,062 |
| 2016 | 109,663 |
| 2017 | 109,860 |
| 2018 | 110,189 |
| 2019 | 110,567 |
| 2020 | 116,177 |
| 2021 | 115,745 |
| 2022 | 115,291 |
| 2023 | 114,865 |
| 2024 | 115,353 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.4% |
| Black or African American | 17.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$90,038
Median Household Income
$41,898
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$650,100
Median Home Value
$1,895
Median Rent
52.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
79.2%
High School+
32.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
9.6%
Drive Alone
62.0%
Public Transit
12.0%
Work From Home
34.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
13.7%
Foreign Born
45.2%
Non-English at Home
2.8%
Veterans
10.7%
With Disability
91.8%
Health Insurance
96.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.4% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Retail Trade | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Richmond, California has a population of 115,396 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Richmond, California is $90,038, with 9.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Richmond, California is $650,100, with median monthly rent at $1,895 and a homeownership rate of 52.5%.
The median age in Richmond, California is 37.6 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The population has grown 11.3% since 2010 (103,631 → 115,353).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.