Henrico, VA Demographics

What is the population of Henrico?

There are 195,526 residents in Henrico, with a median age of 38. Of this, 47.34% are males and 52.66% are females. US-born citizens make up 84.84% of the resident pool in Henrico, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.84%. Additionally, 7.32% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 165,055 people in Henrico currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 195,526 0.7%
Male Population 92,561 0.5%
Female Population 102,965 0.9%
Male Population 47.34%
Female Population 52.66%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 38 -0.5%
Citizen U.S. Born 165,886 0.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15,322 -0.9%
Not Citizen 14,319 5.8%
Citizen U.S. Born 84.84%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.84%
Not Citizen 7.32%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 1,141 29.8%
Moved from Same County 13,497 0.4%
Moved from Same State 9,586 2.5%
Moved from Different State 4,336 -1.1%
Same House as Last Year 165,055 0.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.59%
Moved from Same County 6.97%
Moved from Same State 4.95%
Moved from Different State 2.24%
Same House as Last Year 85.25%

What are the employment statistics in Henrico?

White-collar workers make up 83.36% of the working population in Henrico, while blue-collar employees account for 16.64%. There are also 19,964 entrepreneurs in Henrico (9.63% of the workforce); 135,637 workers employed in private companies (65.4%); and 34,262 people working in governmental institutions (16.52%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 172,895 99.4%
Blue Collar 34,503 98.8%
White Collar 83.36%
Blue Collar 16.64%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 19,964 104.6%
Private Companies 135,637 95.2%
Governmental Workers 34,262 103.2%
Not for Profit Companies 17,534 120.6%
Self Employees 9.63%
Private Companies 65.4%
Governmental Workers 16.52%
Not for Profit Companies 8.45%

How many households are there in Henrico?

There are a total of 81,226 households in Henrico, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.94% of these Henrico households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.06%. Additionally, 29.06% of households have children and 70.94% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 81,226 1.2%
Average People per Household 2 -15.4%
Family Households 49,501 2.5%
Non-Family Households 31,726 -0.9%
Family Households 60.94%
Non-Family Households 39.06%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 23,605 5.2%
Households without Children 57,621 -0.4%
Households with Children 29.06%
Households without Children 70.94%

What are the median and average incomes in Henrico?

The average annual household income in Henrico is $108,440, while the median household income sits at $74,245 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $78,651, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $90,397. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,480 and $66,794, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $108,440 7.6%
Median Household Income $74,245 6.1%
People below Poverty Level 17,869 3.4%
People above Poverty Level 173,129 0.5%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Henrico?

There are 85,934 housing units in Henrico, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 81,226 occupied housing units in Henrico, 59.85% are owner-occupied, while 40.15% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.44% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $291,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,446 per month in Henrico.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 85,934 1.1%
Median Year Built 1980 0.0%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 2,529 -1.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4,517 2.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10,560 -1.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9,855 -0.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13,715 -1.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15,887 1.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12,791 -6.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9,111 10.1%
Built between 2010 and 2019 6,395 16.4%
Built in 2020 or Later 574 95.2%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 81,226 1.2%
Owner Occupied 48,615 0.8%
Renter Occupied 32,612 1.7%
Owner Occupied 59.85%
Renter Occupied 40.15%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 33,756 -0.4%
Without Mortgage 14,859 3.6%
Median Value with Mortgage $291,300 8.6%
Median Value without Mortgage $262,900 4.7%
Median Housing Costs per Month $1,446 5.5%
With Mortgage 69.44%
Without Mortgage 30.56%

What is the level of education in Henrico?

Approximately 26.93% of the population in Henrico holds a high school degree (that's 41,403 residents), while 20.83% have attained a college certificate (32,028 locals) and 25.34% have a bachelor's degree (38,960 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 4,820 16.9%
Some High School 41,403 -0.2%
Some College 32,028 -12.7%
Associate Degree 10,116 0.0%
Bachelor's Degree 38,960 -1.7%
Graduate Degree 26,425 4.7%
No High School 3.13%
Some High School 26.93%
Some College 20.83%
Associate Degree 6.58%
Bachelor's Degree 25.34%
Graduate Degree 17.19%

What is the marital status of Henrico residents?

A total of 56,014 people in Henrico have never been married (which represents 34.04% of the total population), while 78,002 of them are wedded (47.4%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,486 (2.12%) and 18,276 (11.11%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 56,014 2.0%
Married 78,002 1.0%
Separated 3,486 -5.3%
Widowed 8,773 -5.3%
Divorced 18,276 -2.2%
Never Married 34.04%
Married 47.4%
Separated 2.12%
Widowed 5.33%
Divorced 11.11%

What are the most common means of transportation in Henrico?

The top three means of transportation people in Henrico use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 79,968 residents commute by car, 901 prefer going to work by walking and 697 by bus or trolley bus
Y-o-Y Change
Car 79,968 -2.9%
Bus or TrolleyBus 697 -6.8%
Railroad 39 -64.5%
Ferryboat 38 11.8%
Bicycle 199 -2.0%
Motorcycle 94 224.1%
TaxiCab 261 218.3%
Walk 901 35.7%

What is the median and average household income in Henrico by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
23228 36,435 15,809 $65,650 $87,295
23229 35,883 13,574 $102,415 $163,959
23231 37,949 16,270 $74,245 $93,193
23233 31,775 12,606 $117,500 $159,004
23075 8,235 3,484 $50,947 $60,348
23238 25,893 11,211 $97,286 $142,513
23294 19,377 8,281 $66,587 $90,165

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.