COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Richmond County

New York · 378,977 residents · 57.523 sq mi

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Richmond County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,861. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $184,600. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.4

US median: 33.0

Average education

21% 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

378,977

−15%vs 2000

vs 443,728 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

6,588 / sq mi

−15%vs 2000

vs 7,714 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.4

−7%vs 2000

vs 35.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024495K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$43,861

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $55,039 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,507

−27%vs 2000

vs $23,905 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.8%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$184,600

+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $216,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$578

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $742 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

63.7%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 63.8% in 2000

36.3% rent

Afford Score

4.2

+7%vs 2000

vs 3.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic71.3%(316,316)

Black8.9%(39,704)

Hispanic / Latino12.1%(53,550)

Asian5.6%(24,786)

Other0%

Diversity Score55.4%(245,633)

1990

White, non-Hispanic85.1%(322,387)

Black8.1%(30,753)

Hispanic / Latino7.8%(29,433)

Asian4.4%(16,719)

Other2.4%(9,118)

Diversity Score45.5%(172,366)

Diversity Score

−18%vs 2000

vs 55 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.7%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.6%

−4.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.4%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

34.2 min

+1%vs 2000

vs 33.9 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, New York?

Richmond County, New York has about 378,977 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond County, New York?

The typical household in Richmond County, New York earns about $43,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond County, New York expensive?

In Richmond County, New York, the median home is worth about $184,600, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, New York?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond County, New York?

About 7.8% of people in Richmond County, New York 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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