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Richmond County

Georgia · 200,549 residents · 324.34 sq mi
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Richmond County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $99,300. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
200,549
Unchangedsince 2000
from 199,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+3%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
188K193K198K203K208K1990201020202024Richmond County
2024206K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,882
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,086 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,604
+21%since 2000
from $17,088 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38%(76,236)
Black53.5%(107,365)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(8,207)
Asian1.6%(3,278)
Other2.7%(5,429)
Diversity Score70.8%(141,906)
Diversity Score
71
+5%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond County, Georgia?

Richmond County, Georgia has about 200,549 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, Georgia earns about $37,882 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 $99,300, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, Georgia?

About 20.3% 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 23.3% 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 10,830 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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