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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Richmond

Virginia · 203,056 residents · 59.925 sq mi
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Richmond has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,551. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $65,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203,056
+3%vs 2000
vs 197,790 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,389 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 3,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.3
−2%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
195K204K214K223K233K1990201020202024Richmond
2024229K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,551
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,121 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,993
−31%vs 2000
vs $20,337 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $540 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
46.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.1% in 2000
53.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(74,506)
Black56.9%(112,455)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5,074)
Asian1.2%(2,437)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(128,069)
1990
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(87,928)
Black55.4%(112,406)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1,744)
Asian0.8%(1,664)
Other0.5%(1,058)
Diversity Score64.3%(130,530)
Diversity Score
64
−1%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.1%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Neighborhoods in Richmond

BellevueChurch HillCommerce Road Industrial AreaFultonOak GroveThe FanThe Museum DistrictWoodvilleNeighborhoods in Richmond
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Virginia?

Richmond, Virginia has about 203,056 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Virginia?

The typical household in Richmond, Virginia earns about $23,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Virginia expensive?

In Richmond, Virginia, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Virginia?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia?

About 20.9% of people in Richmond, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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