Richmond city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51760 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 229,359 | — | #312 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,587 | -14.1% | #1,665 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.7 years | -10.8% | #2,991 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $353,000 | +25.2% | #403 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,372 | +18.0% | #340 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.4% | #2,475 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Richmond city has a population of 229,359, making it the #312 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.7 years, which is 10.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Richmond city is $64,587, ranking #1,665 out of 3,222 counties — 14.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Richmond city is $353,000 (+25.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,372/mo and the homeownership rate is 43.5%.
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91.2% of residents in Richmond city have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Richmond city, Virginia
Richmond city, Virginia has a total population of 229,359, making it the 312th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Richmond city is 34.7 years, which is 10.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Richmond city is $64,587, which ranks #1,665 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Richmond city is $353,000, 25.2% above the national median. Renters in Richmond city pay a median gross rent of $1,372 per month. The homeownership rate is 43.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Richmond city, 45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Richmond city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 41.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (40.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.7%).
All data for Richmond city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.