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Richmond County

Virginia · 8,923 residents · 191.478 sq mi
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Richmond County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,923
+1%since 2000
from 8,809 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+8%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Richmond County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,298
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,026 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,400
+46%since 2000
from $16,675 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+40%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(5,564)
Black27.1%(2,419)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(597)
Asian0.5%(42)
Other4.8%(432)
Diversity Score68%(6,071)
Segregation Score0.3%(29)
Diversity Score
68
+14%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
0
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
43.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond County, Virginia?

Richmond County, Virginia has about 8,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, Virginia earns about $53,298 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 $193,700, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, Virginia?

About 18.1% 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 16.7% 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 1,650 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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