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Henrico County

Virginia · 306,935 residents · 233.699 sq mi
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Henrico County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,114. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
306,935
+17%since 2000
from 262,300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,313 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+4%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
206K241K277K312K348K1990201020202024Henrico County
2024336K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,114
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,185 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,001
+25%since 2000
from $26,410 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.3%
US avg: 7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+57%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(178,000)
Black24.5%(64,342)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5,946)
Asian3.6%(9,415)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(150,398)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(174,799)
Black29.1%(89,449)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(15,001)
Asian6.5%(19,956)
Other2.5%(7,653)
Diversity Score72.9%(223,792)
Diversity Score
73
+27%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henrico County, Virginia?

Henrico County, Virginia has about 306,935 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henrico County, Virginia earns about $60,114 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 $230,000, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Henrico County, Virginia?

About 38.9% 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 9.6% 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 89,054 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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