Richmond, BC Demographics
What is the population of Richmond, BC?
Population by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total Population | 209,940 | |
| Male Population | 100,290 | 47.8% |
| Female Population | 109,650 | 52.2% |
| Average Age | 43.3 |
Male Population 47.8%
Female Population 52.2%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 27,935 | 13.3% |
| 15 to 24 | 23,400 | 11.2% |
| 25 to 34 | 30,575 | 14.6% |
| 35 to 44 | 26,770 | 12.8% |
| 45 to 54 | 28,015 | 13.3% |
| 55 to 64 | 31,335 | 14.9% |
| Over 65 | 41,910 | 20.0% |
Under 14 13.3%
15 to 24 11.2%
25 to 34 14.6%
35 to 44 12.8%
45 to 54 13.3%
55 to 64 14.9%
Over 65 20%
There are 209,940 residents in Richmond, BC, with an average age of 43.3. Males make up 47.8% of the population, while females account for 52.2%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Richmond, BC (41,910 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (31,335 people).
What is the marital status of Richmond, BC residents?
| % of Total | ||
| Married | 98,060 | 53.9% |
| Common Law | 8,930 | 4.9% |
| Single | 51,525 | 28.3% |
| Separated | 4,040 | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10,945 | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 8,500 | 4.7% |
Married 53.9%
Common Law 4.9%
Single 28.3%
Separated 2.2%
Divorced 6%
Widowed 4.7%
A total of 51,525 people in Richmond, BC have never been married (which represents 28.3% of the population). Wedded people in Richmond, BC (98,060 locals) account for 53.9% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 4.9% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 8,930 people).
What are the employment statistics in Richmond, BC?
| Unemployment rate | 10.8% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 1,195 | 1.1% |
| Business, finance and administration | 23,010 | 21.9% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 10,200 | 9.7% |
| Health | 6,610 | 6.3% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 10,615 | 10.1% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 4,055 | 3.9% |
| Sales and service | 31,785 | 30.2% |
| Trades and transport | 13,405 | 12.8% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 1,045 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 3,225 | 3.1% |
Management 1.1%
Business, finance and administration 21.9%
Natural and applied sciences 9.7%
Health 6.3%
Education, law, community and government services 10.1%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 3.9%
Sales and service 30.2%
Trades and transport 12.8%
Natural resources and agriculture 1%
Manufacturing and utilities 3.1%
Richmond, BC has an unemployment rate of 10.8%. Regarding the most common jobs in Richmond, BC, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (31,785 individuals), followed by those in Business, finance and administration (23,010 individuals) and Trades and transport (13,405 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Richmond, BC?
| % of Total | ||
| English | 185,175 | 88.6% |
| French | 1,070 | 0.5% |
| English and French | 1,200 | 0.6% |
| Neither English nor French | 21,585 | 10.3% |
The majority of Richmond, BC residents (that’s 88.6%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Richmond, BC?
| Median household income | $79,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $71,000 |
The median household income in Richmond, BC is $79,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $71,000 per year.
How many households are there in Richmond, BC?
Homeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 81,075 | |
| Owned households | 57,800 | 71.3% |
| Rented households | 23,275 | 28.7% |
Owned households 71.3%
Rented households 28.7%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.6 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 20,340 | 25.1% |
| 2 person | 26,205 | 32.3% |
| 3 person | 15,145 | 18.7% |
| 4 person | 11,905 | 14.7% |
| 5 person | 7,485 | 9.2% |
1 person 25.1%
2 person 32.3%
3 person 18.7%
4 person 14.7%
5 person 9.2%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 13,005 | 16.0% |
| 35 to 44 | 12,520 | 15.4% |
| 45 to 54 | 14,930 | 18.4% |
| 55 to 64 | 17,415 | 21.5% |
| Over 65 | 23,210 | 28.6% |
Under 34 16%
35 to 44 15.4%
45 to 54 18.4%
55 to 64 21.5%
Over 65 28.6%
There is a total of 81,075 households in Richmond, BC, 71.3% of which are owner-occupied and 28.7% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Richmond, BC is 2.6 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (26,205 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (20,340 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Richmond, BC, at 28.6%.
What are the housing characteristics of Richmond, BC?
Year built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 770 | 1.0% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 1,965 | 2.4% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 4,170 | 5.1% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 14,135 | 17.4% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 13,185 | 16.3% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 15,510 | 19.1% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 13,715 | 16.9% |
| After 2011 | 17,625 | 21.7% |
Before 1945 1%
Between 1946 and 1960 2.4%
Between 1961 and 1970 5.1%
Between 1971 and 1980 17.4%
Between 1981 and 1990 16.3%
Between 1991 and 2000 19.1%
Between 2001 and 2010 16.9%
After 2011 21.7%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 745 | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 13,425 | 16.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23,445 | 28.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21,895 | 27.0% |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 21,570 | 26.6% |
No bedrooms 0.9%
1 bedroom 16.6%
2 bedrooms 28.9%
3 bedrooms 27%
4 or more bedrooms 26.6%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 24,435 | 30.1% |
| Apartments | 15,475 | 19.1% |
| Attached homes | 41,130 | 50.7% |
| Movable homes | 45 | 0.1% |
Single-detached homes 30.1%
Apartments 19.1%
Attached homes 50.7%
Movable homes 0.1%
| Median home value | $990,000 | |
| Average home value | $1,178,000 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 62,300 | 76.8% |
| Major repairs | 3,975 | 4.9% |
| Minor repairs | 14,810 | 18.3% |
Regular maintenance 76.8%
Major repairs 4.9%
Minor repairs 18.3%
Single-detached houses account for 30.1% of the residential buildings in Richmond, BC. Apartments make up 19.1% of the Richmond, BC housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $990,000 and the average figure sits at $1,178,000. Of all the properties in Richmond, BC, 2 bedrooms units include 23,445 (the highest share) and 3 bedrooms units have 21,895 (second-highest share). Regarding year of construction, properties built after 2011 and between 1991 and 2000 hold the highest counts, at 17,625 and 15,510, respectively. Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (76.8%) and minor repairs (18.3%).
What is the education level in Richmond, BC?
| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 21,470 | 11.9% |
| High school diploma | 51,785 | 28.7% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 7,125 | 4.0% |
| College diploma | 24,940 | 13.8% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 8,700 | 4.8% |
| University degree | 66,460 | 36.8% |
No diploma 11.9%
High school diploma 28.7%
Apprenticeship diploma 4%
College diploma 13.8%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 4.8%
University degree 36.8%
Approximately 28.7% of the population in Richmond, BC has a high school diploma (that’s 51,785 residents). Richmond, BC locals holding a college diploma (24,940 people) account for 13.8% of the resident pool. Additionally, 36.8% of them hold a university degree (66,460 people).
What is the average commute time in Richmond, BC?
| Average commute time | 25min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 55,485 | 79.0% |
| By public transit | 9,185 | 13.1% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 4,350 | 6.2% |
| By other methods | 1,180 | 1.7% |
By car, truck or van 79%
By public transit 13.1%
By bicycle/by walking 6.2%
By other methods 1.7%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 36,330 | 60.8% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 23,305 | 39.0% |
| Commute to a different province | 165 | 0.3% |
Commute within the same municipality 60.8%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 39%
Commute to a different province 0.3%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 17,170 | 24.5% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 26,775 | 38.1% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 16,890 | 24.1% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 5,250 | 7.5% |
| More than 60 minutes | 4,110 | 5.9% |
Less than 15 minutes 24.5%
15 to 29 minutes 38.1%
30 to 44 minutes 24.1%
45 to 59 minutes 7.5%
More than 60 minutes 5.9%
Most employed people in Richmond, BC (26,775 individuals) travel 15 to 29 min to get to work, followed by those who commute less than 15 min (17,170 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Richmond, BC is 25 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Richmond, BC locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at census subdivision area level. Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.