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Richlands

County:
Tazewell County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.65
State:
Virginia

Richlands is a town located in Tazewell County, Virginia. Richlands has a 2026 population of 4,974. Richlands is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -5.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,274 in 2020.

The median household income in Richlands is $37,154 with a poverty rate of 30.19%. The median age in Richlands is 44.5 years: 36.9 years for males, and 49.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.2 males.

5K
Total Population
880
Density (mi²)
-50 -1%
Growth

Richlands Population

Richlands Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,974-50-1%
20255,024-50-0.99%
20245,074-43-0.84%
20235,117-57-1.1%
20225,174-39-0.75%
20215,213-63-1.19%
20205,274250.48%
20195,249-54-1.02%
20185,303-57-1.06%
20175,360-102-1.87%
20165,462-64-1.16%
20155,526-71-1.27%
20145,597-84-1.48%
20135,681-35-0.61%
20125,716-59-1.02%
20115,775-56-0.96%
20105,83180.14%
20004,144-312-7%
19904,456-1,340-23.12%
19805,79695319.68%
19704,843-120-2.42%
19604,9633156.78%
19504,64800%

Median Age

Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 49.5 years
Male: 36.9 years

Richlands Adults

There are 4,048 adults, (1,295 of whom are seniors) in Richlands.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,823 (54.6%)
Male: 2,348 (45.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richlands includes 97.58% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,04697.58%
Asian971.88%
Two or more races250.48%
Black or African American30.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,04697.58%
Asian971.88%
Two or more races250.48%
Black or African American30.06%

Richlands Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richlands ' average per capita income is $42,097. Household income levels show a median of $37,154. The poverty rate stands at 30.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$75,867-
Families$63,828$81,112
Households$37,154$59,175
Non Families$18,125$26,026

$42,097

Average Income

$37,154

Median Household Income

30.19%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)