Richmond Centre (; formerly Richmond) is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada since 1988. Geography The electoral district comprises the western part of the City of Richmond. Demographics Notes: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses.Demographics based on 2012 Canadian federal electoral redistribution riding boundaries. According to the Canada 2021 Census Ethnic groups: 60.1% Chinese, 17.2% White, 6.1% Filipino, 4.9% South Asian, 1.8% Japanese, 1.3% Southeast Asian, 1.1% Latin American, 1% Korean, 1% Arab Languages: 28.5% English, 25.4% Mandarin, 22.5% Yue, 3.2% Tagalog, 1.3% Min Nan, 1.1% Japanese, 1% Russian, 1% Punjabi Religions: 56.3% No Religion, 30% Christian (12.5% Catholic, 1.2% Anglican, 1.1% Baptist, 1.1% United Church), 5.7% Buddhist, 3.3% Muslim, 1.6% Sikh, 1.3% Jewish, 1% Hindu Median income: $32,800 (2020) Average income: $45,480 (2020) Retail trade and the service sector (professional, scientific, technical services) are the major sources of employment in Richmond. 44% of residents over the age of 15 years have obtained a university certificate or degree. The average family income is over $112,200. Unemployment is around 10.8%. This riding is home to many Asian-themed malls and other businesses, such as River Rock Casino Resort, Aberdeen Centre, Parker Place, Lansdowne Centre, CF Richmond Centre, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport and is also home to the Vancouver International Airport. History The district was created in 1987 from parts of Richmond—South Delta. In 2003, more parts of Delta—South Richmond were added to it. The 2012 electoral redistribution saw this riding renamed Richmond Centre and lost territory to Steveston—Richmond East for the 2015 election. Members of Parliament This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament: Election results Richmond Centre, 2015–present Richmond, 1988–2015 Student Vote Results A student vote is when schools participate and hold mock elections alongside federal elections. 2021 2019 2015, Richmond Centre 2011, Richmond See also List of Canadian federal electoral districts Past Canadian electoral districts References Library of Parliament Riding Profile Expenditures – 2004 Expenditures – 2000 Expenditures – 1997 Notes External links Website of the Parliament of Canada British Columbia federal electoral districts Federal electoral districts in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Politics of Richmond, British Columbia