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Richmond County

New York · 495,747 residents · 57.523 sq mi
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Richmond County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,381. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $546,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
495,747
+12%since 2000
from 443,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,618 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 7,714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
367K402K437K472K507K1990201020202024Richmond County
2024495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,381
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,039 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,096
+59%since 2000
from $23,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$546,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,379
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+63%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(277,981)
Black9.4%(46,835)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(96,960)
Asian11.9%(58,753)
Other2.2%(10,701)
Diversity Score77.1%(382,309)
Segregation Score41.7%(206,611)
Diversity Score
77
+39%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
23.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond County, New York?

Richmond County, New York has about 495,747 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, New York earns about $85,381 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 $546,100, and the typical rent is about $1,379 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, New York?

About 34.7% 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 10.8% 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 116,770 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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