COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Richmond County

Georgia · 199,775 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 $33,086. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $73,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 32.3

US median: 35.2

Less educated

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

199,775

+5%since 1990

from 189,719 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

616 / sq mi

+5%since 1990

from 585 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

32.3

+7%since 1990

from 30.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024206K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,086

−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,265 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,088

+45%since 1990

from $11,799 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

19.6%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 18.2% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$73,600

−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $57,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$505

−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $390 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

58.0%

+1.5 ptssince 1990

from 56.4% in 1990

42.0% rent

Afford Score

2.2

−3%since 1990

from 2.3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic55%(104,316)

Black42%(79,615)

Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3,660)

Asian1.8%(3,451)

Diversity Score67.3%(127,748)

2000

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

Black49.3%(98,584)

Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5,545)

Asian1.5%(2,949)

Diversity Score67.5%(134,883)

Diversity Score

Unchangedsince 1990

from 67 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.7%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 17.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

78.0%

+7.0 ptssince 1990

from 70.9% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.6%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 5.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.7 min

−25%since 1990

from 18.1 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 199,775 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, Georgia earns about $33,086 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 $73,600, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, Georgia?

About 18.7% 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 19.6% of people in Richmond County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,056 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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