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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richlands

Virginia · 4,144 residents · 5.65 sq mi
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Richlands has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,712. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,400. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,144
−7%since 1990
from 4,456 in 1990
1990 – 2025
733 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 789 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+11%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Richlands
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,712
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,041 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,548
+67%since 1990
from $9,322 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
68.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
31.3% rent
2.0
−28%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,442)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,082)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(21)
Diversity Score2.2%(92)
2
+74%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.1%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+11%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Richlands, Virginia?

Richlands, Virginia has about 4,144 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richlands, Virginia?

The typical household in Richlands, Virginia earns about $23,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richlands, Virginia expensive?

In Richlands, Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Richlands, Virginia?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Richlands, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richlands, Virginia?

About 17.8% of people in Richlands, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richlands, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Richlands, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 312 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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