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Richlands

Virginia · 5,823 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 $29,063. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,800. Households here earn about 53% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,823
+41%since 2000
from 4,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,031 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Richlands
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,063
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,712 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,816
+21%since 2000
from $15,548 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,082)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(92)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,622)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian1.4%(79)
Other1.4%(82)
Diversity Score9.2%(534)
Diversity Score
9
+311%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richlands, Virginia?

Richlands, Virginia has about 5,823 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richlands, Virginia?

The typical household in Richlands, Virginia earns about $29,063 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 $76,800, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Richlands, Virginia?

About 11.5% 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 21.1% of people in Richlands, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richlands, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Richlands, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,367 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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