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Richmond

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
59.925
State:
Virginia

Richmond is a city located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Richmond has a 2026 population of 237,021. Richmond is currently growing at a rate of 0.72% annually and its population has increased by 4.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 226,923 in 2020.

The median household income in Richmond is $64,587 with a poverty rate of 18.2%. The median age in Richmond is 34.7 years: 34.4 years for males, and 35 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males.

237K
Total Population
3,955
Density (mi²)
1.7K 0.72%
Growth

Richmond Population

Richmond Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026237,0211,6830.72%
2025235,3381,6830.72%
2024233,6553,2721.42%
2023230,3831,7130.75%
2022228,6701,5060.66%
2021227,1642410.11%
2020226,9233980.18%
2019231,0271,4060.61%
2018229,6212,0010.88%
2017227,6201,9510.86%
2016225,6694,5852.07%
2015221,0843,8461.77%
2014217,2383,2181.5%
2013214,0203,0981.47%
2012210,9224,4352.15%
2011206,4872,1121.03%
2010204,3751610.08%
2000197,790-5,266-2.59%
1990203,056-16,158-7.37%
1980219,214-30,118-12.08%
1970249,33229,37413.35%
1960219,958-10,352-4.49%
1950230,31037,26819.31%
1940193,04210,1135.53%
1930182,92911,2626.56%
1920171,66744,03934.51%
1910127,62842,57850.06%
190085,0503,6624.5%
189081,38817,78827.97%
188063,60012,56224.61%
187051,03813,12834.63%
186037,91010,34037.5%
185027,5707,41736.8%
184020,1534,09325.49%
183016,0603,99333.09%
182012,0672,33223.95%
18109,7353,99869.69%
18005,7371,97652.54%
17903,76100%

Median Age

Overall: 34.7 years
Female: 35 years
Male: 34.4 years

Richmond Adults

There are 189,163 adults, (32,244 of whom are seniors) in Richmond.

Sex Ratio

Female: 120,591 (52.6%)
Male: 108,768 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richmond includes 42.77% White, 40.98% Black or African American, 5.74% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White98,08842.77%
Black or African American93,99340.98%
Two or more races18,5488.09%
Other race13,1725.74%
Asian4,8572.12%
Native American5690.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1320.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race12,0155.24%
Two or more races7,9393.46%
White3,1931.39%
Black or African American9670.42%
Native American3250.14%
Asian820.04%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander180.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White94,89541.37%
Black or African American93,02640.56%
Two or more races10,6094.63%
Asian4,7752.08%
Other race1,1570.5%
Native American2440.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1140.05%

Richmond Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richmond 's average per capita income is $50,348. Household income levels show a median of $64,587. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%.

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$136,756$182,101
Families$86,871$130,679
Households$64,587$97,172
Non Families$50,201$68,314

$50,348

Average Income

$64,587

Median Household Income

18.2%

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)