Richmond County, Georgia Population 2022
Richmond County, Georgia's estimated population is 205,071 with a growth rate of 0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond County, Georgia is the 12th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 201,115 and has seen a growth of 1.97% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 11,317 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 5,475 | -5,842 | -51.62% |
| 1810 | 6,189 | 714 | 13.04% |
| 1820 | 8,608 | 2,419 | 39.09% |
| 1830 | 11,644 | 3,036 | 35.27% |
| 1840 | 11,932 | 288 | 2.47% |
| 1850 | 16,246 | 4,314 | 36.15% |
| 1860 | 21,284 | 5,038 | 31.01% |
| 1870 | 25,724 | 4,440 | 20.86% |
| 1880 | 34,665 | 8,941 | 34.76% |
| 1890 | 45,194 | 10,529 | 30.37% |
| 1900 | 53,735 | 8,541 | 18.90% |
| 1910 | 58,886 | 5,151 | 9.59% |
| 1920 | 63,692 | 4,806 | 8.16% |
| 1930 | 72,990 | 9,298 | 14.60% |
| 1940 | 81,863 | 8,873 | 12.16% |
| 1950 | 108,876 | 27,013 | 33.00% |
| 1960 | 135,601 | 26,725 | 24.55% |
| 1970 | 162,437 | 26,836 | 19.79% |
| 1980 | 181,629 | 19,192 | 11.82% |
| 1990 | 189,719 | 8,090 | 4.45% |
| 2010 | 201,115 | 11,396 | 6.01% |
| 2011 | 200,568 | -547 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 201,742 | 1,174 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 201,335 | -407 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 201,287 | -48 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 201,451 | 164 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 201,949 | 498 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 201,673 | -276 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 201,667 | -6 | -0.00% |
| 2019 | 202,518 | 851 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 203,369 | 851 | 0.42% |
| 2021 | 204,220 | 851 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 205,071 | 851 | 0.42% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,958 | 36.09% |
| Black or African American | 114,637 | 56.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 368 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 3,945 | 1.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 384 | 0.19% |
| Some Other Race | 3,214 | 1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 6,672 | 3.30% |
Richmond County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 72,526 | 2.65 | 51.6 |
| Married | 23,902 | 3.36 | 74 |
| Male | 3,358 | 3.92 | 49.1 |
| Female | 15,632 | 3.96 | 34.1 |
| Non Family | 29,634 | 1.25 | 43.1 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,858 | 3.65% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14,113 | 10.62% |
| High School Graduate | 42,640 | 32.07% |
| Some College | 29,697 | 22.34% |
| Associates Degree | 11,742 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,388 | 13.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,515 | 8.66% |
Richmond County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,711 | 2,422 | 1,423 |
| Other Race | 2,127 | 1,925 | 712 |
| White | 49,557 | 43,546 | 14,199 |
| Hispanic | 5,382 | 4,632 | 1,513 |
| 2+ Races | 2,868 | 2,706 | 750 |
| Black | 72,566 | 60,739 | 12,006 |
| Islander | 250 | 229 | 38 |
| Native American | 308 | 199 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.49%.
$30,643
Average Earnings
$33,741
Average Male
$26,819
Average Female
Richmond County, Georgia Language by Age
Richmond County, Georgia Language
93.36% of Richmond County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 6.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.52% of the population.
Richmond County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,149 | 2,737 | 29.92% |
| Black | 110,731 | 31,267 | 28.24% |
| Asian | 3,631 | 769 | 21.18% |
| Multiple | 6,208 | 1,294 | 20.84% |
| White | 64,201 | 9,423 | 14.68% |
| Native | 340 | 28 | 8.24% |
| Islander | 376 | 12 | 3.19% |
| Other | 1,038 | NaN% |
23.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.64%
Male Poverty Rate
25.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Richmond County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richmond County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 29.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richmond County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.47%.
Richmond County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Richmond County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Richmond County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Richmond County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,055 | 12.52% |
| Black | 10,297 | 12.30% |
| Native American | 65 | 20.38% |
| Asian | 133 | 4.35% |
| Islander | 42 | 18.50% |
| Other Race | 223 | 9.41% |
| 2+ Races | 332 | 9.25% |
| Hispanic | 725 | 11.78% |
Richmond County, Georgia Veterans by Education
7.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
62.25%
Born in Richmond County, Georgia
96.51%
Native Born
3.49%
Foreign Born
1.70%
Non Citizen
1.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.51% of Richmond County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 62.25% having been born in Georgia. 1.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990