Richmond County, New York
NY · FIPS 36085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 494,956 | — | #147 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $98,333 | +30.9% | #180 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,927 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $675,500 | +139.6% | #58 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,733 | +49.0% | #125 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -8.8% | #1,133 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Richmond County has a population of 494,956, making it the #147 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Richmond County is $98,333, ranking #180 out of 3,222 counties — 30.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Richmond County is $675,500 (+139.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,733/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.7%.
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95.9% of residents in Richmond County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Richmond County, New York
Richmond County, New York has a total population of 494,956, making it the 147th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Richmond County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Richmond County is $98,333, which ranks #180 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Richmond County is $675,500, 139.6% above the national median. Renters in Richmond County pay a median gross rent of $1,733 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Richmond County, 35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 47.4 min.
Richmond County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (12.7%).
All data for Richmond County, New York 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.