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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Richmond Metro

Richmond, VA · 17 counties · 1,186,501 residents · 4,364.317 sq mi
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The short version

Richmond is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,814. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,595.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,186,501
+14%since 2000
from 1,040,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
858K990K1.1M1.3M1.4M1990201020202024Richmond
20241.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,814
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,504 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,821
+27%since 2000
from $23,460 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,595
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,299 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+60%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(664,034)
Black30.3%(314,699)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(23,654)
Asian2%(20,430)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(627,902)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(704,268)
Black29.8%(353,393)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(61,387)
Asian3.3%(38,577)
Other2.2%(26,569)
Diversity Score69.1%(820,161)
Diversity Score
69
+15%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

RichmondCENTRAL237,257
What's inside

17 component counties

Chesterfield CountyCENTRAL397,148Henrico CountyCENTRAL342,775RichmondCENTRAL237,257Hanover CountyCENTRAL116,423Prince George CountyCENTRAL43,936PetersburgCENTRAL33,734Powhatan County32,591Goochland County29,187Dinwiddie CountyCENTRAL28,896New Kent County28,022HopewellCENTRAL23,261King William County19,617Colonial HeightsCENTRAL18,738Amelia County13,632Sussex County10,755King and Queen County6,743Charles City County6,623
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, VA?

Richmond, VA has about 1,186,501 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, VA?

The typical household in Richmond, VA earns about $59,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, VA expensive?

In Richmond, VA, the median home is worth about $223,595, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, VA?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, VA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, VA?

About 11.1% of people in Richmond, VA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, VA grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, VA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 284,624 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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