Richmond, California
Quick Statistics
Richmond is a community in Contra Costa County, California, home to about 115,505 people spread across 30.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $42,873 a year, and a typical home is worth about $668,200. About 40.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 11 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Richmond ranks number 55 of 1,570 in population, number 608 in median household income, number 539 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Richmond typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 42°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | North Richmond, CA | 1.1 mi. | 3,855 |
| 2. | San Pablo, CA | 1.2 mi. | 31,720 |
| 3. | Rollingwood, CA | 1.9 mi. | 3,627 |
| 4. | East Richmond Heights, CA | 2.6 mi. | 3,109 |
| 5. | El Sobrante, CA | 3.5 mi. | 16,294 |
| 6. | Montalvin Manor, CA | 3.5 mi. | 2,063 |
| 7. | Tara Hills, CA | 3.7 mi. | 4,840 |
| 8. | El Cerrito, CA | 3.9 mi. | 25,994 |
What is the population of Richmond, California?
Richmond has a population of about 115,505 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Richmond, California in?
Richmond is located in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the median home value in Richmond, California?
The median home value in Richmond is about $668,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Richmond, California?
The median personal income in Richmond is about $42,873 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Richmond, California?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded in Contra Costa County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Richmond, California?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 42 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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