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Richmond

Virginia · 204,214 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 $38,266. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,800. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204,214
+3%since 2000
from 197,790 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,408 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
−6%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
195K204K214K223K233K1990201020202024Richmond
2024229K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,266
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,121 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,034
+28%since 2000
from $20,337 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,800
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+88%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(74,506)
Black56.9%(112,455)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5,074)
Asian1.2%(2,437)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(128,069)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(79,813)
Black50.1%(102,264)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(12,803)
Asian2.3%(4,679)
Other2.9%(5,893)
Diversity Score74.5%(152,166)
Diversity Score
75
+15%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Virginia?

Richmond, Virginia has about 204,214 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Virginia?

The typical household in Richmond, Virginia earns about $38,266 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 $201,800, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Virginia?

About 32.6% 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 25.3% of people in Richmond, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,158 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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