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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Richmond County

Virginia · 8,809 residents · 191.478 sq mi
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Richmond County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,026. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,500. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

8,809
+21%since 1990
from 7,273 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+7%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Richmond County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,026
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,583 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,675
+51%since 1990
from $11,036 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$457
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
22.6% rent
2.6
−2%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(5,044)
Black29.8%(2,170)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(39)
Asian0.4%(27)
Diversity Score54.5%(3,964)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(5,616)
Black33.1%(2,913)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(185)
Asian0.3%(28)
Diversity Score59.5%(5,239)
59
+9%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 23.9 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 County, Virginia?

Richmond County, Virginia has about 8,809 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, Virginia earns about $33,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond County, Virginia expensive?

In Richmond County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,500, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, Virginia?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond County, Virginia?

About 15.4% of people in Richmond County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,536 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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