Richmond County's estimated 2025 population is 489,345 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond County is the 10th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 469,607 and has seen a growth of 4.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richmond County includes 62.85% White, 12.1% Asian, 9.94% Black or African American, 5.33% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 309,682 | 62.85% |
| Asian | 59,608 | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 48,956 | 9.94% |
| Two or more races | 45,470 | 9.23% |
| Other race | 26,276 | 5.33% |
| Native American | 2,588 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 154 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richmond County's average per capita income is $61,590. Household income levels show a median of $98,290. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $135,169 | $159,952 |
| Families | $117,811 | $142,673 |
| Households | $98,290 | $125,764 |
| Non Families | $51,605 | $70,401 |
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