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Richmond Hill

Georgia · 16,633 residents · 23.792 sq mi
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Richmond Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,033. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 9,674 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $207,000. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,633
+139%since 2000
from 6,959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
+139%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.3
+10%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K6K11K15K20K1990201020202024Richmond Hill
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,033
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,061 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,673
+57%since 2000
from $18,891 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,587
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(5,523)
Black13.5%(938)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(258)
Asian1.3%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(2,802)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(10,072)
Black17.7%(2,936)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(1,808)
Asian4%(665)
Other4.7%(778)
Diversity Score70.9%(11,796)
Diversity Score
71
+76%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond Hill, Georgia?

Richmond Hill, Georgia has about 16,633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond Hill, Georgia?

The typical household in Richmond Hill, Georgia earns about $72,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond Hill, Georgia expensive?

In Richmond Hill, Georgia, the median home is worth about $207,000, and the typical rent is about $1,587 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond Hill, Georgia?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond Hill, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond Hill, Georgia?

About 14.1% of people in Richmond Hill, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond Hill, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond Hill, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,645 residents, a change of about 457 percent over that period.

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