Richmond, VA Demographics
What is the population of Richmond?
There are 227,171 residents in Richmond, with a median age of 34.5. Of this, 47.56% are males and 52.44% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.17% of the resident pool in Richmond, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.87%. Additionally, 4.96% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 176,815 people in Richmond currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 227,171 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 108,032 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 119,139 | 0.6% |
Male Population 47.56%
Female Population 52.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.5 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 207,110 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,791 | -0.4% |
| Not Citizen | 11,270 | 1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.17%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.87%
Not Citizen 4.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,755 | 4.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 20,450 | -4.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 18,360 | -0.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 7,272 | -7.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 176,815 | 1.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.78%
Moved from Same County 9.1%
Moved from Same State 8.17%
Moved from Different State 3.24%
Same House as Last Year 78.71%
What are the employment statistics in Richmond?
White-collar workers make up 84.03% of the working population in Richmond, while blue-collar employees account for 15.97%. There are also 9,685 entrepreneurs in Richmond (7.95% of the workforce); 80,644 workers employed in private companies (66.21%); and 19,741 people working in governmental institutions (16.21%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 102,345 | 2.3% |
| Blue Collar | 19,451 | -1.1% |
White Collar 84.03%
Blue Collar 15.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,685 | 1.5% |
| Private Companies | 80,644 | 1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 19,741 | 6.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,726 | -1.9% |
Self Employees 7.95%
Private Companies 66.21%
Governmental Workers 16.21%
Not for Profit Companies 9.63%
How many households are there in Richmond?
There are a total of 101,201 households in Richmond, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 43.76% of these Richmond households, while non-family units account for the remaining 56.24%. Additionally, 19.77% of households have children and 80.23% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 101,201 | 2.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 44,283 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 56,918 | 3.6% |
Family Households 43.76%
Non-Family Households 56.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,005 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 81,196 | 2.9% |
Households with Children 19.77%
Households without Children 80.23%
What are the median and average incomes in Richmond?
The average annual household income in Richmond is $90,543, while the median household income sits at $59,606 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $68,391, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,780. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $27,005 and $46,481, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $90,543 | 9.2% |
| Median Household Income | $59,606 | 8.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 173,435 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Richmond?
There are 111,524 housing units in Richmond, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1958. Of the 101,201 occupied housing units in Richmond, 43.23% are owner-occupied, while 56.77% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.77% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $313,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,294 per month in Richmond.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 111,524 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1958 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 32,378 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10,070 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16,195 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,743 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,785 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8,284 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,383 | -0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,864 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8,428 | 17.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 394 | 363.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 101,201 | 2.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 43,752 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $57,449 | 2.7% |
Owner Occupied 43.23%
Renter Occupied 56.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 30,962 | 0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 12,790 | 4.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $313,300 | 17.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $294,900 | 16.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,294 | 8.6% |
With Mortgage 70.77%
Without Mortgage 29.23%
What is the level of education in Richmond?
Approximately 28.41% of the population in Richmond holds a high school degree (that's 53,487 residents), while 22.15% have attained a college certificate (38,706 locals) and 24.36% have a bachelor's degree (45,854 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,401 | -5.1% |
| Some High School | 53,487 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 38,706 | -0.0% |
| Associate Degree | 9,766 | 10.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 45,854 | 2.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 30,052 | 3.0% |
No High School 3.93%
Some High School 28.41%
Some College 22.15%
Associate Degree 5.19%
Bachelor's Degree 24.36%
Graduate Degree 15.96%
What is the marital status of Richmond residents?
A total of 100,021 people in Richmond have never been married (which represents 51.67% of the total population), while 62,214 of them are wedded (32.14%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,161 (2.67%) and 21,899 (11.31%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 100,021 | 1.8% |
| Married | 62,214 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5,161 | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 9,459 | -4.7% |
| Divorced | 21,899 | 21,899.0% |
Never Married 51.67%
Married 32.14%
Separated 2.67%
Widowed 4.89%
Divorced 11.31%
What are the most common means of transportation in Richmond?
The top three means of transportation people in Richmond use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 88,578 residents commute by car, 5,101 prefer going to work by walking and 5,043 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 88,578 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5,043 | 1.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 61 | N/A |
| Railroad | 26 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 18 | -5.3% |
| Bicycle | 2,009 | -5.7% |
| Motorcycle | 176 | -12.9% |
| TaxiCab | 507 | -2.5% |
| Walk | 5,101 | -3.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Richmond by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23173 | 2,201 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 23219 | 4,294 | 2,990 | $57,679.00 | $65,284.00 |
| 23220 | 33,667 | 14,634 | $51,830.00 | $94,220.00 |
| 23221 | 14,831 | 7,612 | $96,169.00 | $149,794.00 |
| 23222 | 28,314 | 10,938 | $54,756.00 | $72,509.00 |
| 23223 | 55,072 | 24,132 | $52,246.00 | $71,798.00 |
| 23224 | 38,546 | 16,134 | $46,112.00 | $57,270.00 |
| 23225 | 42,249 | 19,099 | $61,021.00 | $86,086.00 |
| 23226 | 15,997 | 7,390 | $124,364.00 | $183,172.00 |
| 23227 | 25,758 | 11,997 | $63,114.00 | $91,058.00 |
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.