Richmond, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Contra Costa County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Richmond based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Richmond
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 73Income: 60Home Value: 65Safety: 100Education: 32Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 88

Quick Stats

Population

115,396

2023 ACS

Median Income

$90,038

2023

Median Home Value

$650,100

2023

Median Rent

$1,895

2023

Median Age

37.6

Unemployment

7.0%

Cost of Living Index

175.8

100 = national avg

Richmond is a city in Contra Costa County, California, with a population of 115,396 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Richmond is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Richmond is $90,038, and the median home value is $650,100. The cost of living index is 175.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,895 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, and the median age is 37.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

115,396

Male

57,197

49.6%

Female

58,199

50.4%

Median Age

37.6

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

22.5%

High School or Higher

36.2%

Foreign Born

34.5%

Veterans

2.2%

Married

36.5%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.572

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Other

29.8%

Foreign Born

34.5%

White
21.4%
Black
17.4%
Asian
13.1%
Native American
1.9%
Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or More
15.9%
Other
29.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

46.9%

54,167 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

53.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
33,379 (61.6%)
Puerto Rican
688 (1.3%)
Cuban
191 (0.4%)
Dominican
86 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
8,935 (16.5%)
Guatemalan
4,181 (7.7%)
Colombian
280 (0.5%)
Honduran
923 (1.7%)
Ecuadorian
338 (0.6%)
Peruvian
649 (1.2%)
Other Hispanic
4,519 (8.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,063 (7.0%)
Chinese
4,861 (32.1%)
Filipino
3,205 (21.2%)
Vietnamese
998 (6.6%)
Korean
615 (4.1%)
Japanese
773 (5.1%)
Pakistani
784 (5.2%)
Cambodian
121 (0.8%)
Thai
139 (0.9%)
Laotian
862 (5.7%)
Taiwanese
335 (2.2%)
Other Asian
1,387 (9.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
96 (16.3%)
Samoan
97 (16.5%)
Chamorro
15 (2.5%)
Tongan
11 (1.9%)
Fijian
275 (46.7%)
Other Pacific Islander
97 (16.5%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
44 (2.0%)
Sioux
3 (0.1%)
Other Native American
2,133 (97.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

109,052

English Only

45.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

44,462 speakers

Limited English

25.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
44,462 (40.8%)
Other Indo-European
3,616 (3.3%)
Chinese
3,544 (3.2%)
Other Asian
2,305 (2.1%)
Tagalog
1,748 (1.6%)
Arabic
1,113 (1.0%)
Vietnamese
965 (0.9%)
Other Languages
899 (0.8%)
Korean
544 (0.5%)
Slavic Languages
301 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

75.0%

Limited English Proficiency

25.0%

Spanish
45.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
40.9% limited English
Chinese
58.3% limited English
Other Asian
35.3% limited English
Tagalog
43.2% limited English
Arabic
26.9% limited English
Vietnamese
51.5% limited English
Other Languages
46.3% limited English
Korean
85.7% limited English
Slavic Languages
37.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,566

2.2% of population

Disability Rate

31.7%

814 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$57,411

Unemployment Rate

6.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
20.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.2%
Vietnam
38.4%
Korea
7.4%
World War II
2.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.2%
35-54
17.6%
55-64
19.1%
65-74
23.7%
75+
33.3%

Male Veterans

2,360

92.0%

Female Veterans

206

8.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$57,411

Non-Veteran Income

$41,880

Difference

$15,531

37.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

814

Without Disability

1,752

Disability Rate

31.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

29,975

#1 Ancestry

German

3.5% (3,989)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

3.1% (3,554)

#3 Ancestry

English

3.1% (3,538)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
3.5%
Irish
3.1%
English
3.1%
Arab
2.1%
European
1.9%
Italian
1.9%
Sub-Saharan African
1.8%
American
1.5%
French
0.9%
Brazilian
0.7%
Portuguese
0.7%
Polish
0.7%
Scottish
0.6%
Norwegian
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%
Russian
0.5%
Dutch
0.4%
Swedish
0.3%
Scotch-Irish
0.3%
British
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

40,466

Family Households

26,512

65.5%

Married Couples

17,088

42.2%

Non-Family Households

13,954

34.5%

Single Mother Households

6,383

15.8%

Single Father Households

3,041

7.5%

Living Alone

10,900

26.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

19,544

In Married Couple

12,604

64.5%

With Single Mother

4,957

25.4%

With Single Father

1,983

10.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$102,710

Married Couple Income

$124,330

Single Mother Income

$65,485

Single Father Income

$90,785

Avg Family Size

2.8

Avg Non-Family Size

2.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,291

Grandparents Responsible

976

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$90,038

+23% vs national

Per Capita Income

$41,898

+13% vs national

Poverty Rate

13.7%

+0% vs national

Gini Index

0.4566

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.0%

+35% vs national

SNAP Recipients

12.2%

of households

How Richmond Compares

Richmond vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Richmond is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Richmond. The median household income here is $90,038.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
14.1%
$25-50K
14.6%
$50-75K
13.2%
$75-100K
12.9%
$100-150K
18.5%
$150-200K
12.5%
$200K+
14.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.0%

-7% vs CA avg

Labor Force

62,138

Employed

57,674

Mean Commute

31 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

22.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.6

Work from Home

12.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

175.8

100 = national avg

+75.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$77,333

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$182,786

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
259.3
Food
118.8
Transportation
138.0
Healthcare
115.1
Utilities
143.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,385

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,912

per month

The median household income in Richmond, CA is $90,038, which is 23.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $41,898. The poverty rate of 13.7% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4566, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 62,138. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 31 minutes, with 12.0% working from home. About 62.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 175.8, which is 75.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 259.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $77,333 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$629,500

Median List Price

$640,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$455

Days on Market

43

Active Inventory

119

Months of Supply

3.0

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$586,073

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,420

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

32.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

27.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
32.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
27.4%
Listings with Price Drops
16.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 12.0%List Price ↓ 1.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

40

New Listings

76

Pending Sales

62

Homes Sold ↓ 35.5%New Listings ↑ 16.9%Pending ↑ 0.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$455

Median List $/SF

$467

Sale $/SF ↓ 5.8%List $/SF ↓ 4.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Richmond vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Richmond is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$650,100

Median Rent

$1,895

Total Housing Units

42,257

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Owner Occupied

52.5%

Renter Occupied

47.5%

Median Property Tax

$6,113

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,175

Housing Types

Single Family
68.1%
Multi-Family
31.6%
Mobile Home
0.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$6,113

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.94%

of home value

Median Home Value

$650,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,566

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,113) by the median home value ($650,100). In Richmond, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.94%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Richmond, CA is $629,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 43 days on the market. 32.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $455. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,420/month. About 52.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1965. There are 42,257 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,113. The effective tax rate is 0.94%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

9.23

per 1,000 residents

+255% vs national

Property Crime Rate

27.62

per 1,000 residents

+61% vs national

Total Crimes

4,180

2024

Violent Clearance

29%

cases solved

Property Clearance

3%

cases solved

YoY Change

-13.6%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Richmond Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Richmond vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Richmond is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 11.8%Property ↓ 22.3%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Richmond police solve 35% of aggravated assault cases but only 3% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent90.0822.2%
RapeViolent240.2129.2%
RobberyViolent2622.3112.6%
Aggravated AssaultViolent7526.6335.0%
BurglaryProperty1461.2911.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,87516.532.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1,1129.804.0%

Richmond, CA reported 1,047 violent crimes and 3,133 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 9.23 per 1,000 residents is 255.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 29% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,875 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 24.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,0473,1339.2327.62
20231,2113,58710.6931.66
20221,0653,1509.2627.38
20211,1863,22110.7129.10
20201,0743,6799.6433.03
20191,0344,1889.3237.73
20181,0464,3539.4239.22
20171,0144,1289.1537.25
20161,0193,7859.1934.14
20159063,9018.2635.56

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

1

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Mar 11, 2022De Anza High School01targetednan

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.5

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

21.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

67.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$132.9M

Individual Assistance

$2.3M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $130.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$17.8M$1.1M
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$91.3M$997K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$422Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$3.3Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormFeb 2006$3.7M$164K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Severe StormJan 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm, Mud & Land Slides, … β†’FloodFeb 1993β€”β€”
Loma Prieta Earthquake β†’EarthquakeOct 1989β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodFeb 1986β€”β€”
Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornado… β†’Coastal StormFeb 1983β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High T… β†’FloodJan 1982β€”β€”
Torrential Rain, High Tide & Winds β†’Coastal StormFeb 1980β€”β€”
Drought β†’DroughtJan 1977β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 24 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,202

Total Claims Paid

$12,846,533

Avg Claim Payout

$10,688

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

25

Federal Funding

$16,527,251

Properties Protected

11

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic7$4,277,711
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$251,659
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions2$1,348,992
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$132,721
601.2: Generators - Regular1$332,970

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Richmond has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 1,202 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $132,920,600 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,309,712 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 25 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.9%

3.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.4%

4.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.9%

3.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.2%

Arthritis

20.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

38.4%

Lack of Support

29.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.8%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

16.0%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

6.9%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Richmond has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.0 mi

Alta Bates Summit Medical Cent...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp9.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center9.7 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Ucsf Benioff Children'S Hospital Oakland9.7 miChildrensβ€”Yes
Chinese Hospital10.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center11.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

4.4M MT

Top Emitter

CHEVRON PRODS.CO. RICHMOND REFY

4.4M MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
CHEVRON PRODS.CO. RICHMOND REFY
Chevron Corp
Refineries4,366,329
Gold Bond - RIC Plant
Spangler Companies Inc
Minerals28,366

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 4.4M metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

31 min

+31% vs national

Drive Alone

62.0%

-21% vs national

Public Transit

9.6%

+964% vs national

Work From Home

12.0%

+29% vs national

Carpool

12.3%

Walk / Bike

1.9%

combined

How Richmond's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

14

2023

6-Year Avg

10

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

11

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231314041
202244010
20211010041
20201212171
201999040
201888520

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Richmond, CA is 31 minutes, which is 31.2% above the national average of 23 minutes. 62.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.0% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 9.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.3% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 14 traffic fatalities from 13 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.1%

of households

No Internet

5.9%

of households

Total Households

40,466

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.1%
Cellular Data Plan
87.8%
Satellite
6.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.0%
No Internet Access
5.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

91.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.5%

of households

Tablet

62.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.3%
Smartphone
91.7%
Desktop / Laptop
79.5%
Tablet
62.2%
Smartphone Only
12.4%
No Computer
3.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Richmond vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

92.2% of households in Richmond have broadband internet access. 77.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.9% of households have no internet access. 12.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Richmond is located in Contra Costa County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Richmond.

Election Overview

Source: Contra Costa County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

356,008

67.3%

GOP Votes

155,308

29.4%

Total Votes

528,904

Margin

D+38.0%

Shift from 2020

R+7.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+38.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024356,008155,308528,90467.3%29.4%D+38.0
2020416,386152,877581,23071.6%26.3%D+45.3
2016286,658105,819415,97268.9%25.4%D+43.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Contra Costa County recorded 528,904 total votes. Democrats won the county with 67.3% of the vote compared to 29.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+38.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Contra Costa County has shifted 5.5 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

503

Total Assets

$966.3M

Total Income

$466.4M

Per 10K Residents

43.6

nonprofits

-23.7% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

57

Median Assets

$470K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
110
Human Services
46
Arts & Culture
42
Education
32
Recreation & Sports
23
Community Improvement
21
Youth Development
15
Philanthropy
12
Housing & Shelter
11
Environment
9
Health Care
8
Crime & Legal
8
Employment
8
Mental Health
7
Food & Agriculture
7
International
6
Public Benefit
6
Animal-Related
5
Science & Tech
4
Unknown
4
Voluntary Health
2
Medical Research
2
Public Safety
2
Social Science
2
Civil Rights
1
70.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $683.8M of $966.3M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Richmond

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION INCEducation$254.4M$26.6M1990
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF NORTH RICHMONDUnknown$86.3M$25.2M1996
CHAMBERLIN EDUCATION FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$80.6M$15.7M2020
CALIBER PUBLIC SCHOOLSEducation$68.5M$34.3M2014
SOCIAL GOOD FUND INCEducation$63.4M$62.0M2014
RYSE INCYouth Development$32.7M$9.6M2008
URBAN TILTHEnvironment$31.5M$13.8M2007
EAST BAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSArts & Culture$25.8M$6.6M1969
RICHMOND PROMISE INCEducation$22.6M$5.7M2016
SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY INSTITUTEEnvironment$18.1M$16.0M1987
BARRETT TERRACE HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$18.1M$10.7M1997
MAKING WAVES ACADEMYEducation$17.1M$30.3M2009
CALIBER EAST BAY REAL ESTATEEducation$15.9M$1.2M2016
RYSE COMMONSCommunity Improvement$12.5M$867K2019
RUBICON PROGRAMS INCβ€”$12.2M$20.7M1981
CALIFORNIA AUTISM FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$11.7M$7.7M1989
BAY AREA RESCUE MISSIONHuman Services$11.5M$12.5M1966
RICHMOND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.3M$6.1M2000
RICHMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INCEducation$9.0M$10.7M2003
WEST CONTRA COSTA PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDβ€”$8.5M$5.8M1984
RICHMOND NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES INCβ€”$8.4M$1.9M1982
THE MANZANITA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.8M$1.6M1999
YES NATURE TO NEIGHBORHOODSYouth Development$7.4M$5.6M2002
CONTRA COSTA FAMILY JUSTICE ALLIANCECrime & Legal$7.4M$7.2M2015
BRIGHTER BEGINNINGSHealth Care$6.9M$9.8M1985
EASTER HILL HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$6.8Mβ€”2021
ROSIE THE RIVETER TRArts & Culture$6.5M$1.3M1999
ADVANCE PEACECrime & Legal$5.9M$9.4M2020
RICHMOND POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUEβ€”$5.9M$1.4M1986
BAY AREA HYBRID COLLEGE INITIATIVEEducation$5.7M$4.3M2018
RECYCLE FOR CHANGEInternational$4.8M$9.3M2002
RICH CITYCommunity Improvement$4.3M$2.3M2024
GREATER RICHMOND INTER-FAITH PROGRAMβ€”$4.3M$1.6M1972
RICHMOND COMMUNITY-OWNED DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISECommunity Improvement$4.3M$1.6M2019
SOUTH BERKELEY NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$3.8M$1.1M1992
CONTRA COSTA YOUTH SERVICE BUREAUHuman Services$3.2M$5.4M1985
NORTH RICHMOND SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$3.2M$583K1997
EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMental Health$3.1M$4.1M1983
CHAMBERLIN FAMILY PHILANTHROPYPhilanthropy$3.0M$2.2M2008
COMMUNITY FIRST LENDINGHousing & Shelter$2.6M$79K2014
RICHMOND ART CENTERArts & Culture$2.4M$1.4M1950
TIBETAN ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIAArts & Culture$2.1M$458K2021
INVICTUS ACADEMY INCEducation$2.1M$6.5M2018
SEROLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTECrime & Legal$2.1M$3.4M1978
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SOLIDARITY FUNDβ€”$2.0M$930K2021
MINDFUL LIFE PROJECTYouth Development$1.9M$4.5M2016
POGO PARKRecreation & Sports$1.9M$6.5M2010
FIERCE ADVOCATES FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EQUITABLY ROOTED IN COHuman Services$1.7M$1.3M2022
DESARROLLO FAMILIARHuman Services$1.7M$2.0M1981
RICHMOND LABOR AND LOVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$1.5M$3.1M2004

Richmond, CA has 503 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $966.3M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 110 organizations. 57 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 43.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

470

Total Approved

$257.0M

Jobs Supported

4,499

Per 10K Residents

40.7

SBA loans

-29.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

104

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

49 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)74% of all loans

Loans

346

Total Amount

$156.4M

Avg Loan

$452,091

Median Loan

$233,500

SBA Guaranteed

$117.4M(75%)

Jobs Supported

2,525

50426% of all loans

Loans

124

Total Amount

$100.6M

Avg Loan

$811,290

Median Loan

$585,000

7(a) β€” 74%504 β€” 26%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

63

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$42.8M

17% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$679,448

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction62 loans
NAICS 23
$24.6M
Retail Trade60 loans
NAICS 44
$29.0M
Wholesale Trade53 loans
NAICS 42
$51.7M
Other Services53 loans
NAICS 81
$26.8M
Accommodation & Food Services28 loans
NAICS 72
$19.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
American Tongren Inc.2$6.0M
Olivers Tow Inc2$5.3M
Parvinder K. Gir1$4.3M
S.j. Distributors Inc.1$4.2M
Aje Well Pharmacy Co.1$4.2M
International Delicacies2$4.0M
International Delicacies Inc.2$4.0M
Mt. Zion Enterprises Inc.1$3.8M
Richmond Post Acute Care Llc4$3.6M
Civic Center Hospitality Group Llc2$3.6M

Richmond, CA has received 470 SBA loans totaling $257.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 346 loans (74% of the total), supporting 2,525 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 124 loans totaling $100.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Richmond is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 49 loans. That works out to 40.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

29

Total Population

566,189

Avg Median Income

-$45,855,786

Avg Home Value

-$67,934,362

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
941302,829$91,750N/A$2,5380.9
945253,665$101,850$709,000$2,1862.5
9453026,229$127,731$1,097,300$2,4344.3
9454726,245$130,583$741,200$3,0035.7
9456418,835$120,833$697,100$2,7386.8
945728,712$89,074$653,500$2,1439.2
9460833,998$116,306$826,900$2,5612.8
9460924,854$106,698$1,147,900$2,1161.7
9461816,845$205,552$1,789,100$2,7422.4
9470217,073$99,135$1,168,200$1,9741.3
9470320,874$108,922$1,273,000$2,2571.3
9470424,427$52,105$918,500$1,9870.8
9470514,149$163,254$1,892,300$2,3303.4
9470620,486$136,961$1,188,100$2,3941.5
9470712,728$196,591$1,626,500$2,4061.8
9470811,967$229,004$1,517,100$2,9263.3
9470912,179$95,223$1,240,500$1,9880.7
947108,144$118,007$1,084,500$2,5462.2
947205,649N/AN/A$3,5010.7
9480133,564$75,786$593,500$1,60811.5
9480327,588$116,075$729,000$2,29512.8
9480444,679$86,430$618,000$1,8256.5
9480515,356$114,191$738,800$2,2721.9
9480661,749$82,818$582,000$2,0137.8
9490141,095$108,837$1,369,500$2,22913.1
9492012,682$238,304$2,000,001$3,5016.5
9492510,101$220,771$1,702,000$3,4683.2
949397,372$182,743$2,000,001$3,1042.4
949642,115N/AN/AN/A0.5

Richmond, CA has 29 ZIP codes with a combined population of 566,189. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$45,855,786. The average median home value is -$67,934,362. The average median monthly rent is -$22,986,123.

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