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.
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% |
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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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