Richmond city's estimated 2026 population is 240,199 with a growth rate of 1.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond city is the 9th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 204,375 and has seen a growth of 17.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richmond city includes 43.24% White, 42.01% Black or African American, 5.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (43.24%)
Black or African American (42.01%)
Two or more races (7.12%)
Other race (5.26%)
Asian (2.11%)
Native American (0.22%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98,401 | 43.24% |
| Black or African American | 95,612 | 42.01% |
| Two or more races | 16,198 | 7.12% |
| Other race | 11,966 | 5.26% |
| Asian | 4,799 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 506 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 113 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richmond city's average per capita income is $47,423. Household income levels show a median of $62,671. The poverty rate stands at 18.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $129,951 | $178,411 |
| Families | $84,119 | $128,700 |
| Households | $62,671 | $94,647 |
| Non Families | $47,150 | $65,444 |
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