2023 ACS Census Data · Population 227,595
Richmond city is a mid-sized county in Virginia with a population of 227,595. The median household income is $62,671, near the national median. The poverty rate is 18.8%, median home value is $328,100, and 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 83% above the national average.
Population
227,595
2023 estimate
Rank #311 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$62,671
Household
Rank #1660 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$328,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #393 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
44.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #173 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below Virginia avg·4% below national avg
Poverty Rate
45% below Virginia avg·26% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
18% above Virginia avg·18% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$44,249
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
18% above Virginia avg·57% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
15% above Virginia avg·42% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
39% below Virginia avg·40% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
55% below Virginia avg·67% below national avg
Housing Units
112,848
Households
102,145
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,843
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
51% above Virginia avg·83% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.3%
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