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The Fan

Virginia · Richmond · 12,619 residents · 0.942 sq mi
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The short version

The Fan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $657,744. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% more than the Richmond median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up The Fan; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,619
Population density
13,396 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,303
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$69,649
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$657,744
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,479
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(9,649)
Black8.6%(1,079)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(917)
Asian2.3%(291)
Other5.4%(683)
Diversity Score49.9%(6,298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(9,649)
Black8.6%(1,079)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(917)
Asian2.3%(291)
Other5.4%(683)
Diversity Score49.9%(6,298)
Diversity Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
2.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 11,560
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Pop 12,414
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Pop 14,814
Downtown
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Income$78,917−4%
Home value$230,665−65%
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THE FAN VS
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Income$88,632+8%
Home value$1,657,609+152%
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Income$85,095+3%
Home value$475,311−28%
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Income$78,496−5%
Home value$455,626−31%
Population14,866+18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Fan, Richmond, Virginia?

The Fan, Richmond, Virginia has about 12,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Fan, Richmond, Virginia?

The typical household in The Fan, Richmond, Virginia earns about $82,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Fan, Richmond, Virginia expensive?

In The Fan, Richmond, Virginia, the median home is worth about $657,744, and the typical rent is about $1,479 a month.

How educated are people in The Fan, Richmond, Virginia?

About 74.7% of adults age 25 and over in The Fan, Richmond, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Fan, Richmond, Virginia?

About 16.2% of people in The Fan, Richmond, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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