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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Richmond

Virginia · 197,790 residents · 59.925 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,121. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $87,400. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% 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

197,790
−3%since 1990
from 203,056 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,301 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 3,389 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+2%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
195K204K214K223K233K1990201020202024Richmond
2024229K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,121
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,551 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,337
+45%since 1990
from $13,993 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$540
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $413 in 1990
US average: $602
46.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
53.9% rent
2.8
+1%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(87,928)
Black55.4%(112,406)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1,744)
Asian0.8%(1,664)
Diversity Score64.3%(130,530)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(74,506)
Black56.9%(112,455)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5,074)
Asian1.2%(2,437)
Diversity Score64.7%(128,069)
65
+1%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.5%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−27%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Virginia?

Richmond, Virginia has about 197,790 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Virginia?

The typical household in Richmond, Virginia earns about $31,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Virginia expensive?

In Richmond, Virginia, the median home is worth about $87,400, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Virginia?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia?

About 21.4% of people in Richmond, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,266 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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