Richmond’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, making it a very safe place to live.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Richmond spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 18.50 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
The education level of Richmond citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.15% of adults 25 and older in Richmond have a college degree.
The per capita income in Richmond in 2022 was $25,714, which is lower middle income relative to Indiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $102,856 for a family of four. However, Richmond contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Richmond is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Richmond home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Richmond residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Richmond include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Richmond is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.
