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Henrico County

Virginia · 334,389 residents · 233.699 sq mi
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Henrico County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,295. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334,389
+27%since 2000
from 262,300 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,431 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
206K241K277K312K348K1990201020202024Henrico County
2024336K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,295
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,185 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,437
+57%since 2000
from $26,410 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,192
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+44%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic50%(167,030)
Black28.8%(96,332)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(22,085)
Asian9.6%(32,175)
Other3.5%(11,758)
Diversity Score80.2%(268,346)
Segregation Score39.8%(133,246)
Diversity Score
80
+40%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henrico County, Virginia?

Henrico County, Virginia has about 334,389 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henrico County, Virginia earns about $72,295 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 $253,900, and the typical rent is about $1,192 a month.

How educated are people in Henrico County, Virginia?

About 44.3% 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 8.8% 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 116,508 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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