Richmond
City in Madison County, Kentucky
Richmond is a city in Madison County, Kentucky, with 34,585 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 948 ft (289 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berea, 9.7 miles S.
- 34,585residents (2020 Census)
- 948 ftelevation · 289 m
- 22.3 sq miland area · 57.8 km²
- 1,551 / sq mipopulation density
- 40475ZIP code
About Richmond
Richmond is a city in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 34,585 as of the 2020 census, making it the state's seventh-largest city. It is the principal city of the Richmond–Berea micropolitan area, which includes all of Madison and Rockcastle counties and had 123,000 residents in 2020.
The city is named after Richmond, Virginia and is home to Eastern Kentucky University. Richmond is the county seat of Madison County and serves as the center for work and shopping in south-central Kentucky. Richmond is home to numerous festivals, notably the Millstone Festival.
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Living in Richmond
- Median household income
- $50,870
- Median home value
- $214,900
- Median rent
- $917/mo
- Median age
- 28.4
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Richmond had 34,585 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,585 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,551 per sq mi (599 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richmond at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 34,585 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.30 sq mi (57.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7291° N, 84.2994° W |
| ZIP code | 40475 |
| Official website | richmond.ky.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2165226 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richmond
- Berea9.7 mi S
- Lancaster17.6 mi SW
- Irvine18.2 mi E
- Nicholasville18.4 mi NW
- Ravenna19.3 mi E
- Winchester19.8 mi N
- Crab Orchard22.1 mi SW
- Clay City22.2 mi NE
- Wilmore22.4 mi NW
- Lexington-Fayette23.2 mi N
- High Bridge23.2 mi W
- Brodhead23.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Richmond
What county is Richmond in?
Richmond is in Madison County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Richmond, KY?
34,585 people lived in Richmond at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richmond, KY?
The ZIP code of Richmond is 40475.
What is the elevation of Richmond?
948 feet (289 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richmond?
Berea (9.7 mi), Lancaster (17.6 mi), Irvine (18.2 mi), Nicholasville (18.4 mi), Ravenna (19.3 mi).
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