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
| White | 91.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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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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.