Richmond County, GA Demographics
What is the population of Richmond County?
There are 249,245 residents in Richmond County, with a median age of 36.2. Of this, 48.18% are males and 51.82% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.9% of the resident pool in Richmond County, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.18%. Additionally, 1.92% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 211,127 people in Richmond County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 249,245 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 120,096 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 129,149 | 0.3% |
Male Population 48.18%
Female Population 51.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.2 | -0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 231,542 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,912 | 9.3% |
| Not Citizen | 4,791 | -2.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.9%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.18%
Not Citizen 1.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,108 | -3.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 15,157 | -9.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 8,116 | -4.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,750 | 7.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 211,127 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.45%
Moved from Same County 6.15%
Moved from Same State 3.3%
Moved from Different State 4.37%
Same House as Last Year 85.73%
What are the employment statistics in Richmond County?
White-collar workers make up 75.92% of the working population in Richmond County, while blue-collar employees account for 24.08%. There are also 7,091 entrepreneurs in Richmond County (6.57% of the workforce); 74,153 workers employed in private companies (68.71%); and 20,775 people working in governmental institutions (19.25%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 81,932 | -1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 25,983 | 5.9% |
White Collar 75.92%
Blue Collar 24.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,091 | 4.8% |
| Private Companies | 74,153 | 1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 20,775 | -4.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,896 | 1.9% |
Self Employees 6.57%
Private Companies 68.71%
Governmental Workers 19.25%
Not for Profit Companies 5.46%
How many households are there in Richmond County?
There are a total of 89,333 households in Richmond County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 59.78% of these Richmond County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.22%. Additionally, 28.54% of households have children and 71.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 89,333 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 53,401 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 35,932 | 1.4% |
Family Households 59.78%
Non-Family Households 40.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 25,498 | 2.6% |
| Households without Children | 63,835 | 0.4% |
Households with Children 28.54%
Households without Children 71.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Richmond County?
The average annual household income in Richmond County is $71,667, while the median household income sits at $55,624 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $59,507, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $65,267. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,452 and $45,542, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $71,667 | -0.4% |
| Median Household Income | $55,624 | 13.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 193,300 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Richmond County?
There are 109,795 housing units in Richmond County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 89,333 occupied housing units in Richmond County, 55.38% are owner-occupied, while 44.62% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.13% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $164,600. In general, housing costs reach $977 per month in Richmond County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 109,795 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | -0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,548 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,884 | -10.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9,859 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,475 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18,805 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19,808 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16,777 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10,128 | -1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 9,770 | 8.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 741 | 229.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 89,333 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 49,472 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $39,861 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 55.38%
Renter Occupied 44.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 28,759 | -0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 20,713 | 2.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $164,600 | 11.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $103,200 | 7.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $977 | 5.4% |
With Mortgage 58.13%
Without Mortgage 41.87%
What is the level of education in Richmond County?
Approximately 40.08% of the population in Richmond County holds a high school degree (that's 79,987 residents), while 26.1% have attained a college certificate (52,085 locals) and 13.72% have a bachelor's degree (27,378 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,574 | -2.7% |
| Some High School | 79,987 | 0.3% |
| Some College | 52,085 | -0.4% |
| Associate Degree | 16,909 | -0.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27,378 | 3.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,634 | 2.6% |
No High School 2.79%
Some High School 40.08%
Some College 26.1%
Associate Degree 8.47%
Bachelor's Degree 13.72%
Graduate Degree 8.84%
What is the marital status of Richmond County residents?
A total of 86,037 people in Richmond County have never been married (which represents 41.32% of the total population), while 76,489 of them are wedded (36.73%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,196 (2.98%) and 26,886 (12.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 86,037 | 0.8% |
| Married | 76,489 | -0.7% |
| Separated | 6,196 | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 12,628 | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 26,886 | 26,886.0% |
Never Married 41.32%
Married 36.73%
Separated 2.98%
Widowed 6.06%
Divorced 12.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in Richmond County?
The top three means of transportation people in Richmond County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 96,411 residents commute by car, 2,088 prefer going to work by walking and 1,637 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 96,411 | -2.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,637 | 44.5% |
| Railroad | 22 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 70 | -28.6% |
| Bicycle | 169 | -14.2% |
| Motorcycle | 246 | 14.9% |
| TaxiCab | 319 | 16.4% |
| Walk | 2,088 | -0.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Richmond County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30805 | 2,856 | 846 | $49,167.00 | $63,242.00 |
| 30812 | 362 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 30815 | 42,958 | 14,148 | $62,081.00 | $77,931.00 |
| 30901 | 16,320 | 7,028 | $22,282.00 | $36,760.00 |
| 30904 | 25,377 | 9,876 | $41,189.00 | $71,401.00 |
| 30905 | 7,853 | 893 | $69,511.00 | $75,628.00 |
| 30906 | 62,166 | 20,965 | $44,271.00 | $58,934.00 |
| 30907 | 47,624 | 17,874 | $77,831.00 | $103,303.00 |
| 30909 | 43,729 | 17,703 | $64,647.00 | $86,134.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.