Richards, Missouri
Richards: Village in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
About
Richards is a village located in the county of Vernon in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 96 and a population density of 138 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 94 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Richards
| Population : | 94 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Vernon County |
| Postal code : | 64778 |
| Area : | 0.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 833 feet / 254 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:58:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 135 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Richards is located at 37°54'26"N 94°33'26"W (37.9072600, -94.5571800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Richards decreased by 2.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 96 | - | census |
| 2011 | 97 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 96 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 96 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 96 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 95 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 94 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 93 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 93 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 95 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 94 | -1.06% | estimation process |
Schools in Richards
College & universities near Richards, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155098 | Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott (KS) | 66701 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Richards, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
| WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Richards
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Post Office | Richards (MO) | 64778 |
Other cities in Vernon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vernon County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 8,196 | Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Sheldon | 515 | City in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Montevallo | 311 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Walker | 265 | City in Vernon County, Missouri |
| Schell City | 238 | City in Vernon County, Missouri, United States |
| Bronaugh | 231 | Human settlement in Vernon County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Moundville | 117 | Township in Missouri |
| Milo | 86 | Village in the United States |
| Deerfield | 77 | Village in Missouri |
| Metz | 47 | Village in the United States |
| Harwood | 45 | Village in Missouri, United States |
| Stotesbury | 17 | Village in the United States |
