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Richmond County

New York · 468,730 residents · 57.523 sq mi
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Richmond County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,084. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $461,700. Households here earn about 28% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468,730
+6%since 2000
from 443,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,149 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 7,714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
367K402K437K472K507K1990201020202024Richmond County
2024495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,084
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,039 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,843
+29%since 2000
from $23,905 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64%(300,169)
Black9.5%(44,313)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(81,051)
Asian7.4%(34,697)
Other1.3%(6,136)
Diversity Score67.6%(316,859)
Diversity Score
68
+22%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
31.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond County, New York?

Richmond County, New York has about 468,730 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, New York earns about $71,084 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 $461,700, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, New York?

About 28.5% 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 10.3% 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 89,753 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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