Richmond County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13245 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 206,069 | — | #342 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,637 | -26.0% | #2,428 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.2 years | -9.5% | #2,948 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,500 | -36.7% | #1,662 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,141 | -1.9% | #641 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | +59.0% | #2,674 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Richmond County has a population of 206,069, making it the #342 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.2 years, which is 9.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Richmond County is $55,637, ranking #2,428 out of 3,222 counties — 26.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.0% and unemployment stands at 8.0%.
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The median home value in Richmond County is $178,500 (-36.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,141/mo and the homeownership rate is 51.2%.
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88.2% of residents in Richmond County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% below the national rate.
About Richmond County, Georgia
Richmond County, Georgia has a total population of 206,069, making it the 342nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Richmond County is 35.2 years, which is 9.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Richmond County is $55,637, which ranks #2,428 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0%.
The median home value in Richmond County is $178,500, 36.7% below the national median. Renters in Richmond County pay a median gross rent of $1,141 per month. The homeownership rate is 51.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Richmond County, 24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.4 min.
Richmond County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 55.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).
All data for Richmond County, Georgia 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.