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Population Review

Census ACS · #344 μSA

Richmond Metro Area

The Richmond-Berea, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has 124,287 residents. The median household income is $58,837 and the median home value is $189,000.

124,287

Population

123

People / sq mi

$58,837

Median Income

$189,000

Median Home Value

The Richmond CBSA covers 1,008 sq mi of land at 123.4 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White91.1%
Black or African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%

Economy & Income

$58,837

Median Household Income

$30,897

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$189,000

Median Home Value

$818

Median Rent

65.4%

Homeownership

Education

88.2%

High School+

28.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

7.7%

Work From Home

26.8 min

Avg Commute

23.4%

Foreign Born

Richmond spans this state

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Largest counties in Kentucky

Part of Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Richmond-Berea, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 124,287 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #344 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Richmond metro area is $58,837, with a per capita income of $30,897.

The Richmond-Berea, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.

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Data for the Richmond-Berea, Ky CBSA (40080) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.

The poverty rate is what most separates Richmond from the typical metro area: 13.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Richmond is a metro area in KY with a population of 124,287.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $58,837, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.8%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $189,000, with typical rent around $818.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 28.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Richmond: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.