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Richmond County

Virginia · 9,254 residents · 191.478 sq mi
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Richmond County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,700. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,254
+5%since 2000
from 8,809 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+8%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Richmond County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,182
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,026 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,965
+20%since 2000
from $16,675 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+36%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(5,616)
Black33.1%(2,913)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(185)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(5,239)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(5,755)
Black30.2%(2,793)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(510)
Asian0.4%(39)
Other1.6%(152)
Diversity Score64.8%(5,995)
Diversity Score
65
+9%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
43.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond County, Virginia?

Richmond County, Virginia has about 9,254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, Virginia earns about $42,182 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 $148,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, Virginia?

About 9.8% 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 11.6% 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 1,981 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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