Richmond County's estimated 2026 population is 9,321 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond County is the 117th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 9,276 and has seen a growth of 0.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richmond County includes 60.98% White, 27.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (60.98%)
Black or African American (27.93%)
Two or more races (7.96%)
Other race (2.72%)
Native American (0.39%)
Asian (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,517 | 60.98% |
| Black or African American | 2,527 | 27.93% |
| Two or more races | 720 | 7.96% |
| Other race | 246 | 2.72% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richmond County's average per capita income is $44,569. Household income levels show a median of $64,184. The poverty rate stands at 9.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,931 | - |
| Families | $84,722 | $93,335 |
| Households | $64,184 | $79,207 |
| Non Families | $35,804 | $54,247 |
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