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
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%
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.
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.
