New York

Richmond

495,747

2020 population

1790

first census record

24

census records

About Richmond

Richmond, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 3,835. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 495,747.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Peach War (New Netherlands 1655), Battle of Staten Island Raid (Sullivan), and 61 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	495,747
2010	468,730
2000	443,728
1990	378,977
1980	352,121
1970	295,443
1960	221,991
1950	191,555
1940	174,441
1930	158,346
1920	116,531
1910	85,969
1900	67,021
1890	51,693
1880	38,991
1870	33,029
1860	25,492
1850	15,061
1840	10,965
1830	7,082
1820	6,135
1810	5,347
1800	4,564
1790	3,835

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Richmond

Military engagements that took place in Richmond, New York.

Peach War (New Netherlands 1655)

Battle of Staten Island Raid (Sullivan)

Historic places in Richmond

National Register of Historic Places listings in Richmond, New York.

Gardiner-Tyler House

Woodrow Methodist Church

Sailors' Snug Harbor National Register District

Staten Island Light

Miller Army Air Field Historic District

Houses at 364 and 390 Van Duzer Street

Jacques Marchais Center of Tibetan Art

Scott-Edwards House

Austen, Elizabeth Alice, House-Clear Comfort

Garibaldi Memorial

Hamilton Park Community Houses

Conference House

Stirn, Louis A. and Laura, House

Voorlezer's House

McFarlane-Bredt House

Poillon-Seguine-Britton House

Seaview Hospital

Brighton Heights Reformed Church

Christ Church New Brighton (Episcopal)

Wards Point Archeological Site

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Frequently asked about Richmond

When does Richmond first appear in the US census?

Richmond, New York first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 3,835.

What is the population of Richmond?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Richmond had a recorded population of 495,747.

Were any battles fought in Richmond?

2 documented military engagements took place in Richmond, including Peach War (New Netherlands 1655), Battle of Staten Island Raid (Sullivan).

How many historic places are in Richmond?

61 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Richmond, New York.

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