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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Richmond County

New York · 443,728 residents · 57.523 sq mi
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Richmond County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,039. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value is $216,600. Households here earn about 27% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443,728
+17%since 1990
from 378,977 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,714 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 6,588 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.9
+7%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
367K402K437K472K507K1990201020202024Richmond County
2024495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,039
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,861 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,905
+37%since 1990
from $17,507 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $578 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
36.2% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−6%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Richmond County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(322,387)
Black8.1%(30,753)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(29,433)
Asian4.4%(16,719)
Diversity Score45.5%(172,366)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(316,316)
Black8.9%(39,704)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(53,550)
Asian5.6%(24,786)
Diversity Score55.4%(245,633)
Diversity Score
55
+22%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 34.2 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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Compare Richmond County to nearby counties

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Income$80,263+46%
Home value$905,000+318%
Population2,653,963+429%
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RICHMOND COUNTY VS
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Income$103,202+88%
Home value$529,200+144%
Population601,863+20%
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RICHMOND COUNTY VS
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Income$91,795+67%
Home value$539,700+149%
Population735,033+47%
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RICHMOND COUNTY VS
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Income$111,549+103%
Home value$462,900+114%
Population883,335+76%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond County, New York?

Richmond County, New York has about 443,728 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, New York earns about $55,039 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 $216,600, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, New York?

About 23.2% 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 10.0% of people in Richmond County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64,751 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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