COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Richmond County

Georgia · 189,719 residents · 324.34 sq mi

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The short version

Richmond County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,265. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $57,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.3

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% 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

189,719

−5%vs 2000

vs 199,775 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

585 / sq mi

−5%vs 2000

vs 616 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.3

−6%vs 2000

vs 32.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024206K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,265

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $33,086 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,799

−31%vs 2000

vs $17,088 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

18.2%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$57,700

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $73,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$390

+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $505 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

56.4%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 58.0% in 2000

43.6% rent

Afford Score

2.3

+3%vs 2000

vs 2.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic44.4%(88,660)

Black49.3%(98,584)

Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5,545)

Asian1.5%(2,949)

Other0%

Diversity Score67.5%(134,883)

1990

White, non-Hispanic55%(104,316)

Black42%(79,615)

Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3,660)

Asian1.8%(3,451)

Other1.2%(2,337)

Diversity Score67.3%(127,748)

Diversity Score

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 68 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.3%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

70.9%

−7.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.8%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.6% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.1 min

+32%vs 2000

vs 13.7 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond County, Georgia?

Richmond County, Georgia has about 189,719 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, Georgia earns about $25,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond County, Georgia expensive?

In Richmond County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $57,700, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, Georgia?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond County, Georgia?

About 18.2% of people in Richmond County, Georgia 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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