The Participating Communities of the Green Empowerment Zone

North Richmond

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of North Richmond is 2,600. The population is expected to shrink to 2,583 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.13%.

The median age of North Richmond residents is 34.

The diversity index of North Richmond is 86.3, meaning that there is a 86% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in North Richmond is $117,929 and projected to be $130,790 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,828, projected to be $35,222 in 2031. 3.08% of households – 80 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $845,382 and the average disposable income is $88,408.

There are 716 housing units in North Richmond; 340 are owner-occupied, 322 are rented, and 54 are vacant. The average home value is $1,250,656, with 85 homes built in 2010 or later, and 36 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 85 businesses in North Richmond, employing 979 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,190 age 16 and above. 584 workers commute into North Richmond from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

595 residents both live and work in/around North Richmond. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 0.17% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.07% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 691 drive alone, 310 carpool, and 36 take public transportation. 5 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 149 residents work from home.

506 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 99 have associates degrees, 213 have bachelor’s degrees, and 86 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-02-02