U.S. County · Profile

Richmond city

229.2KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+16.37%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Richmond city has a population of 229,247 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Richmond city based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White44.6%102,244
Black or African American44.0%100,869
Hispanic or Latino7.6%17,423
Two or More Races5.7%13,067
Some Other Race3.3%7,565
Asian2.3%5,273
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%458
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Richmond city based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$59,606
20.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$42,132
9.9% above national average
Poverty Rate
19.5%
69.6% above national average
Median Age
34.5 years

Income & Poverty

$59,606Median Household Income
$42,132Per Capita Income
19.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$59,606$90,543
Families$79,453$122,276
Married-couple Families$79,453$88,987
Nonfamily Households$45,056$48,660

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Richmond city, Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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