Richmond, IL population by race
The table below shows Richmond's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,254 | 89.09% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 25 | 0.99% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 242 | 9.57% |
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Richmond population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Richmond has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Richmond's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Richmond population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.09% are white, 0.36% are Black or African American, 0.99% are some other race and 9.57% are multiracial.
Richmond 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Richmond is White with a population of 2,254 (89.09% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 242 (9.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Richmond, IL
By ethnicity, 223 (8.81% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,307 (91.19% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Richmond, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,196 (95.19% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Richmond, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Richmond's Non-Hispanic population.
Richmond Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,196 | 95.19% |
| Black or African American alone | 9 | 0.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 102 | 4.42% |
Among the Hispanic population in Richmond, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 108 (48.43% of the total Hispanic population).
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Richmond, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Richmond's Hispanic population.
Richmond Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 108 | 48.43% |
| Puerto Rican | 32 | 14.35% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 83 | 37.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of Richmond, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.81% of Richmond population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Richmond, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 108 (48.43% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Richmond, IL have?
Richmond, IL has 9 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.36% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Richmond is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Richmond, IL?
With 91.19% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Richmond.
That being said, with a 0.99% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Richmond.
What is the majority race in Richmond, IL?
With a population of 2,254 (89.09% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Richmond.
Some other races are second largest race in Richmond, with 0.99% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
