Richmond, Virginia

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
227,171
Population
$59,606
Median Income
$308,300
Home Value
34.5
Median Age

Demographics

Richmond has a population of 227,171 with a median age of 34.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
44.6%
Black
44.0%
Hispanic
7.6%
Asian
2.3%
Other
1.5%
Demographic Value
Total Population227,171
Median Age34.5
White44.6%
Black or African American44.0%
Asian2.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Other / Two or More Races1.5%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Richmond is $59,606, which is 20.7% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $42,132. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

$59,606
Median Household Income
$42,132
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Richmond is 6.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Richmond, 88.8% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18.4% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
88.8%
Bachelor's+
44.1%
Graduate+
18.4%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher88.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher44.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree18.4%

Housing

The median home value in Richmond is $308,300, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,227. The homeownership rate is 43.2%.

$308,300
Median Home Value
$1,227/mo
Median Rent
43.2%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$308,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,227
Homeownership Rate43.2%
Vacancy Rate9.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Richmond, Virginia?
The population of Richmond, Virginia is 227,171 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Richmond, Virginia?
The median household income in Richmond, Virginia is $59,606. This is 20.7% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Richmond, Virginia?
The median home value in Richmond, Virginia is $308,300. The median monthly rent is $1,227.
What percentage of people in Richmond have a college degree?
In Richmond, Virginia, 44.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 88.8% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Richmond, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Richmond, Virginia is 5.2x (median home value $308,300 vs. median income $59,606), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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