Richmond
City in Wayne County, Indiana
Richmond is a city in Wayne County, Indiana, with 35,720 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 981 ft (299 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spring Grove, 1.0 miles N.
- 35,720residents (2020 Census)
- 981 ftelevation · 299 m
- 24.3 sq miland area · 62.8 km²
- 1,472 / sq mipopulation density
- 47374ZIP code
About Richmond
Richmond () is a city in eastern Wayne County, Indiana, United States. Bordering the state of Ohio, it is the county seat of Wayne County. In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 35,720. It is the principal city of the Richmond micropolitan area. Situated largely within Wayne Township, its area includes a non-contiguous portion in nearby Boston Township, where Richmond Municipal Airport is located.
Richmond is sometimes called the "cradle of recorded jazz" because the earliest jazz recordings and records were made at the studio of Gennett Records, a division of the Starr Piano Company. Gennett Records was the first to record such artists as Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Jelly Roll Morton, Hoagy Carmichael, Lawrence Welk, and Gene Autry. The city has twice received the All-America City Award, most recently in 2009.
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Living in Richmond
- Median household income
- $45,399
- Median home value
- $114,400
- Median rent
- $822/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Richmond had 35,720 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,720 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,472 per sq mi (568 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richmond at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,720 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.26 sq mi (62.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8321° N, 84.8909° W |
| ZIP code | 47374 |
| Official website | richmondindiana.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1864260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richmond
- Spring Grove1.0 mi N
- Webster5.5 mi NW
- New Paris, OH5.5 mi E
- Centerville5.8 mi W
- Boston6.6 mi S
- Abington8.0 mi SW
- Whitewater8.4 mi N
- Fountain City8.6 mi N
- Greens Fork8.9 mi NW
- Williamsburg10.0 mi NW
- Eldorado, OH12.5 mi NE
- Hollansburg, OH12.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond
What county is Richmond in?
Richmond is in Wayne County, Indiana.
What is the population of Richmond, IN?
35,720 people lived in Richmond at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richmond, IN?
The ZIP code of Richmond is 47374.
What is the elevation of Richmond?
981 feet (299 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richmond?
Spring Grove (1.0 mi), Webster (5.5 mi), New Paris (5.5 mi), Centerville (5.8 mi), Boston (6.6 mi).
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