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Henrico County

Virginia · 262,300 residents · 233.699 sq mi
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Henrico County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,185. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $119,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
262,300
+20%since 1990
from 217,881 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,122 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 932 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+6%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
206K241K277K312K348K1990201020202024Henrico County
2024336K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,185
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,604 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,410
+47%since 1990
from $18,019 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $509 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.8% in 1990
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(168,423)
Black20.2%(43,919)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2,220)
Asian1.9%(4,185)
Diversity Score46.8%(101,897)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(178,000)
Black24.5%(64,342)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5,946)
Asian3.6%(9,415)
Diversity Score57.3%(150,398)
Diversity Score
57
+23%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
−33%since 1990
from 19.1 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 Henrico County to nearby counties

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Income$54,729+11%
Home value$181,600+51%
Population23,261−93%
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Income$64,587+31%
Home value$353,000+194%
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HENRICO COUNTY VS
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Income$75,417+53%
Home value$241,400+101%
Population6,623−98%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henrico County, Virginia?

Henrico County, Virginia has about 262,300 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henrico County, Virginia?

The typical household in Henrico County, Virginia earns about $49,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henrico County, Virginia expensive?

In Henrico County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $119,900, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Henrico County, Virginia?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Henrico County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henrico County, Virginia?

About 6.2% of people in Henrico County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henrico County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Henrico County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44,419 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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