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The Museum District

Virginia · Richmond · 8,861 residents · 0.85 sq mi
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The short version

With 8,861 people, The Museum District is a neighborhood in Richmond. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 33% of the housing stock. There are 10,412 people per square mile. The median age is 34.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. 5% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up The Museum District; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
median household income $80,186, near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

The Museum District compared with Richmond

MeasureThe Museum DistrictRichmondDifference
Median household income$80,186$64,58724% higher
Median home value$513,195$353,00045% higher
Homes that are rented66.7%56.5%+10.2 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher73.2%45.6%+27.5 pts
Poverty rate9.3%18.2%−8.9 pts
Foreign-born residents4.7%8.4%−3.7 pts
Median age34.434.7About the same
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,861
Population density
10,412 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.85 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,186
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,421
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$513,195
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,503
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.3%
66.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.90 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(6,855)
Black9.5%(845)
Hispanic / Latino4%(358)
Asian1.3%(115)
Other7.8%(688)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(6,855)
Black9.5%(845)
Hispanic / Latino4%(358)
Asian1.3%(115)
Other7.8%(688)
Diversity Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
4.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Museum District, Richmond, Virginia?

The Museum District, Richmond, Virginia has about 8,861 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Museum District, Richmond, Virginia earns about $80,186 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Museum District, Richmond, Virginia expensive?

In The Museum District, Richmond, Virginia, the median home is worth about $513,195, and the typical rent is about $1,503 a month.

How educated are people in The Museum District, Richmond, Virginia?

About 73.2% of adults age 25 and over in The Museum District, Richmond, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Museum District, Richmond, Virginia?

About 9.3% of people in The Museum District, 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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