Richmond, IL population by race
The table below shows Richmond's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,013 | 88.83% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 6 | 0.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 239 | 10.55% |
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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): 88.83% are white, 0.35% are Black or African American, 0.26% are some other race and 10.55% 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 2,013 (88.83% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 239 (10.55% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Richmond, IL
By ethnicity, 299 (13.20% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,967 (86.80% 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 1,874 (95.27% 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 | 1,874 | 95.27% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 0.41% |
| 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) | 85 | 4.32% |
Among the Hispanic population in Richmond, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 132 (44.15% 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 | 132 | 44.15% |
| Puerto Rican | 89 | 29.77% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 78 | 26.09% |
Things to know
What percentage of Richmond, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 13.20% 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 132 (44.15% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Richmond, IL have?
Richmond, IL has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Richmond is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Richmond, IL?
With 86.80% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Richmond.
That being said, with a 0.35% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Richmond.
What is the majority race in Richmond, IL?
With a population of 2,013 (88.83% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Richmond.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Richmond, with 0.35% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
