Richmond County, NY

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Richmond County Overview

492,925
TOTAL POPULATION
241,783
MALE POPULATION
251,142
FEMALE POPULATION
96.27
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.87
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,199
PER CAPITA INCOME
$116,052
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$96,185
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,231
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
239,566
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Richmond County Area Codes

Race in Richmond County

The most populous races in Richmond County are White / Caucasian (326,334 | 66.2%), Hispanic or Latino (92,411 | 18.8%), and Asian (56,516 | 11.5%).
Race in Richmond County
Race# Population% Population
Asian56,51611.5%
Black / African American48,6709.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1830.0%
Hispanic or Latino92,41118.8%
Native / Alaskan1,7870.4%
White / Caucasian326,33466.2%
Two or more Races35,7997.3%
Some other Race23,6364.8%
Total492,925100.0%

Ancestry in Richmond County

The most populous ancestries reported in Richmond County are Italian (124,502 | 25.3%), Irish (47,112 | 9.6%), Puerto Rican (44,005 | 8.9%), Indian (Asian) (31,506 | 6.4%), and American (22,452 | 4.5%), together accounting for 54.7% of all Richmond County residents.
Ancestry in Richmond County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3,2430.7%
Albanian8,7111.8%
American22,4524.5%
Arab15,0803.1%
Argentinean6660.1%
Armenian6160.1%
Australian160.0%
Austrian1,1660.2%
Bahamian350.0%
Barbadian2770.1%
Basque1160.0%
Belgian790.0%
Belizean3470.1%
Bermudan540.0%
Bhutanese4260.1%
Blackfeet130.0%
Bolivian530.0%
Brazilian1920.0%
British5760.1%
British West Indian4930.1%
Bulgarian1150.0%
Burmese3,0020.6%
Cajun200.0%
Cambodian680.0%
Canadian5520.1%
Carpatho Rusyn280.0%
Celtic840.0%
Central American6,0201.2%
Central American Indian8270.2%
Cherokee2130.0%
Chilean4000.1%
Chippewa500.0%
Colombian4,5510.9%
Costa Rican4830.1%
Croatian3460.1%
Cuban2,3170.5%
Cypriot350.0%
Czech7140.1%
Czechoslovakian4060.1%
Danish4840.1%
Delaware670.0%
Dominican8,6811.8%
Dutch8570.2%
Dutch West Indian450.0%
Eastern European2,6590.5%
Ecuadorian4,0000.8%
Egyptian7,1551.5%
English7,3871.5%
Estonian450.0%
Ethiopian2060.0%
European2,0250.4%
Filipino830.0%
Finnish2350.1%
French2,4860.5%
French Canadian7660.2%
German17,9113.6%
Ghanaian5630.1%
Greek3,4840.7%
Guamanian / Chamorro280.0%
Guatemalan1,4710.3%
Guyanese4120.1%
Haitian1,1880.2%
Honduran2,1100.4%
Hungarian1,6050.3%
Indian (Asian)31,5066.4%
Indonesian2290.1%
Iranian4730.1%
Iraqi90.0%
Irish47,1129.6%
Iroquois1400.0%
Israeli2,4880.5%
Italian124,50225.3%
Jamaican2,5540.5%
Japanese3000.1%
Jordanian3060.1%
Korean6,1961.3%
Laotian490.0%
Latvian6210.1%
Lebanese1,6310.3%
Liberian1,5980.3%
Lithuanian4840.1%
Macedonian8150.2%
Maltese1300.0%
Mexican14,5422.9%
Mexican American Indian5420.1%
Mongolian340.0%
Moroccan9590.2%
Native Hawaiian1700.0%
Navajo80.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan1090.0%
Nigerian2,1650.4%
Northern European1120.0%
Norwegian3,4260.7%
Okinawan4300.1%
Osage320.0%
Pakistani3390.1%
Palestinian1,3390.3%
Panamanian5460.1%
Paraguayan490.0%
Peruvian1,7340.4%
Polish16,6493.4%
Portuguese8550.2%
Puerto Rican44,0058.9%
Romanian8000.2%
Russian15,2113.1%
Salvadoran1,3010.3%
Scandinavian1410.0%
Scotch-Irish4330.1%
Scottish1,8490.4%
Senegalese1450.0%
Serbian250.0%
Sierra Leonean2320.1%
Slavic2280.1%
Slovak5120.1%
Slovene140.0%
Somali310.0%
South African90.0%
South American11,9742.4%
South American Indian1250.0%
Soviet Union730.0%
Spaniard1,7660.4%
Spanish5110.1%
Spanish American Indian120.0%
Sri Lankan3830.1%
Subsaharan African8,7951.8%
Sudanese550.0%
Swedish1,7260.4%
Swiss890.0%
Syrian1,0040.2%
Thai8,4901.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,9800.4%
Turkish1,4490.3%
U.S. Virgin Islander1440.0%
Ugandan390.0%
Ukrainian7,2711.5%
Uruguayan730.0%
Ute90.0%
Venezuelan4120.1%
Vietnamese6400.1%
Welsh3300.1%
West Indian1,8060.4%
Yugoslavian2740.1%
Yuman320.0%
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Immigrants in Richmond County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Richmond County came from Asia (47,394 | 9.6%), Europe (36,238 | 7.3%), Eastern Europe (27,556 | 5.6%), Latin America (25,632 | 5.2%), and Eastern Asia (21,196 | 4.3%), together accounting for 32.1% of all Richmond County residents.
Immigrants in Richmond County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa12,2212.5%
Albania3,3750.7%
Argentina2750.1%
Armenia2750.1%
Asia47,3949.6%
Australia960.0%
Austria1560.0%
Bahamas1220.0%
Bangladesh9080.2%
Barbados3860.1%
Belarus1,7150.4%
Belize1960.0%
Bolivia10.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina170.0%
Brazil1740.0%
Bulgaria1580.0%
Cambodia850.0%
Cameroon200.0%
Canada8450.2%
Caribbean9,1181.8%
Central America9,8962.0%
Chile2200.0%
China19,1483.9%
Colombia2,2480.5%
Costa Rica1500.0%
Croatia700.0%
Cuba3630.1%
Czechoslovakia2930.1%
Dominica760.0%
Dominican Republic3,4250.7%
Eastern Africa1110.0%
Eastern Asia21,1964.3%
Eastern Europe27,5565.6%
Ecuador1,8240.4%
Egypt4,8061.0%
El Salvador5870.1%
England2120.0%
Ethiopia830.0%
Europe36,2387.3%
France1620.0%
Germany4720.1%
Ghana5480.1%
Greece6800.1%
Grenada2460.1%
Guatemala5690.1%
Guyana5040.1%
Haiti6280.1%
Honduras1,1300.2%
Hong Kong1,6530.3%
Hungary1240.0%
India4,4290.9%
Indonesia630.0%
Iran3510.1%
Ireland2050.0%
Israel1,4210.3%
Italy5,7111.2%
Jamaica1,5340.3%
Japan1190.0%
Jordan2760.1%
Kazakhstan5700.1%
Korea1,9290.4%
Kuwait940.0%
Latin America25,6325.2%
Latvia3320.1%
Lebanon9460.2%
Liberia1,3070.3%
Lithuania250.0%
Malaysia4840.1%
Mexico7,0261.4%
Middle Africa300.0%
Moldova3110.1%
Morocco5780.1%
Nepal630.0%
Netherlands1210.0%
Nicaragua250.0%
Nigeria2,1030.4%
North Macedonia6980.1%
Northern Africa5,6241.1%
Northern Europe9630.2%
Norway970.0%
Oceania960.0%
Pakistan2,9290.6%
Panama2130.0%
Peru9230.2%
Philippines3,4820.7%
Poland4,1210.8%
Portugal1200.0%
Romania1360.0%
Russia5,9661.2%
Saudi Arabia350.0%
Scotland520.0%
Senegal2860.1%
Serbia1250.0%
Sierra Leone1870.0%
Singapore3850.1%
South Africa330.0%
South America6,6181.3%
South Central Asia14,0152.8%
South Eastern Asia5,6951.2%
Southern Europe6,6771.3%
Spain1570.0%
Sri Lanka2,9960.6%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines1000.0%
Sudan210.0%
Sweden160.0%
Syria5730.1%
Taiwan3210.1%
Thailand2680.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1,8020.4%
Turkey7390.2%
Ukraine6,3781.3%
Uruguay570.0%
Uzbekistan1,4180.3%
Venezuela3380.1%
Vietnam4820.1%
West Indies20.0%
Western Africa5,3791.1%
Western Asia6,3741.3%
Western Europe9110.2%
Yemen6620.1%
Zaire100.0%
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Sex and Age in Richmond County

Sex and Age in Richmond County

The most populous age groups in Richmond County are 55 to 59 Years (17,191 | 7.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (18,200 | 7.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Richmond County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14,063 (5.8%)13,054 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years14,622 (6.0%)13,887 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years16,356 (6.8%)15,373 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years15,822 (6.5%)14,980 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years15,443 (6.4%)14,686 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years16,632 (6.9%)16,045 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years16,758 (6.9%)16,393 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years15,128 (6.3%)15,417 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years15,572 (6.4%)15,992 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years15,652 (6.5%)16,288 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years16,761 (6.9%)17,598 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years17,191 (7.1%)17,188 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years16,071 (6.7%)18,200 (7.2%)
65 to 69 Years12,820 (5.3%)14,320 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years9,756 (4.0%)11,882 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years5,880 (2.4%)8,441 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years4,071 (1.7%)5,438 (2.2%)
85 Years and over3,185 (1.3%)5,960 (2.4%)
Total241,783 (100.0%)251,142 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Richmond County

Median Family Size in Richmond County

The median family size in Richmond County is 3.41 persons per family, with married-couple families (90,492 | 73.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.54 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (8,750 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Richmond County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple90,492 (73.2%)3.54
Single Male/Father8,750 (7.1%)2.77
Single Female/Mother24,429 (19.8%)3.14
Total Families123,671 (100.0%)3.41

Median Household Size in Richmond County

The median household size in Richmond County is 2.86 persons per household, with married-couple households (90,492 | 53.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.57 persons per household. non-family households (46,329 | 27.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Richmond County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple90,492 (53.2%)3.57
Single Male/Father8,750 (5.1%)3.10
Single Female/Mother24,429 (14.4%)3.32
Non-family46,329 (27.3%)1.17
Total Households170,000 (100.0%)2.86

Household Size by Marriage Status in Richmond County

Out of a total of 170,000 households in Richmond County, 123,671 (72.8%) are family households, while 46,329 (27.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 40,865, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 39,652.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Richmond County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-39,652 (23.3%)
2-Person Households40,865 (24.0%)5,817 (3.4%)
3-Person Households29,190 (17.2%)578 (0.3%)
4-Person Households29,111 (17.1%)194 (0.1%)
5-Person Households14,829 (8.7%)19 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6,254 (3.7%)40 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,422 (2.0%)29 (0.0%)
Total123,671 (72.8%)46,329 (27.3%)

Female Fertility in Richmond County

Fertility by Age in Richmond County

Average fertility rate in Richmond County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Richmond County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years62 (1.1%)4.0
20 to 34 years3,696 (64.6%)78.0
35 to 50 years1,962 (34.3%)38.0
Total5,720 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richmond County

71.5% of women with births (5,720) in Richmond County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richmond County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,480 (67.1%)1,216 (32.9%)
35 to 50 years1,609 (82.0%)353 (18.0%)
Total4,090 (71.5%)1,630 (28.5%)

Fertility by Education in Richmond County

Average fertility rate in Richmond County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 29.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Richmond County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School429 (7.5%)24.0
High School Diploma1,394 (24.4%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree1,379 (24.1%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree1,706 (29.8%)64.0
Graduate Degree812 (14.2%)41.0
Total5,720 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richmond County

28.5% of women with births in Richmond County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 89.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 43.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richmond County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School283 (66.0%)146 (34.0%)
High School Diploma786 (56.4%)608 (43.6%)
College or Associate's Degree1,027 (74.5%)352 (25.5%)
Bachelor's Degree1,268 (74.3%)438 (25.7%)
Graduate Degree726 (89.4%)86 (10.6%)
Total4,090 (71.5%)1,630 (28.5%)

Income in Richmond County

Income Overview in Richmond County

Per Capita Income in Richmond County is $43,199, while median incomes of families and households are $116,052 and $96,185 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income492,925$43,199
Median Family Income123,671$116,052
Mean Family Income123,671$139,867
Median Household Income170,000$96,185
Mean Household Income170,000$122,431
Income Deficit123,671$12,231
Wage / Income Gap (%)492,92521.36%
Wage / Income Gap ($)492,92578.64¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index492,9250.45

Earnings by Sex in Richmond County

Average Earnings in Richmond County are $54,332, $60,331 for men and $47,445 for women, a difference of 21.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Richmond County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male129,130 (52.8%)$60,331
Female115,342 (47.2%)$47,445
Total244,472 (100.0%)$54,332

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richmond County

The most common earnings brackets in Richmond County are $100,000+ for men (34,601 | 26.8%) and $100,000+ for women (19,850 | 17.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richmond County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,049 (3.1%)5,426 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,051 (2.4%)2,814 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,025 (2.3%)3,344 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,534 (2.0%)2,251 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,873 (2.2%)3,929 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,570 (1.2%)2,736 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,596 (2.0%)3,058 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,738 (1.3%)2,517 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,502 (1.9%)3,356 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,890 (2.2%)3,416 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,728 (4.4%)5,839 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,437 (4.2%)5,001 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,808 (3.7%)5,761 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,841 (3.7%)4,899 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,520 (4.3%)6,256 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,230 (4.1%)4,516 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9999,685 (7.5%)8,309 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9998,217 (6.4%)7,371 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,235 (14.1%)14,693 (12.7%)
$100,000+34,601 (26.8%)19,850 (17.2%)
Total129,130 (100.0%)115,342 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richmond County

Average earnings in Richmond County are $67,908 for men and $52,466 for women, a difference of 22.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $97,961, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,176. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $87,962, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,555.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richmond County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,176$20,555
High School Diploma$55,823$36,108
College or Associate's Degree$67,859$43,675
Bachelor's Degree$82,964$62,714
Graduate Degree$97,961$87,962
Total$67,908$52,466

Family Income in Richmond County

Family Income Brackets in Richmond County

According to the Richmond County family income data, there are 25,971 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,102 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Richmond County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,5862.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992,1021.7%
$15,000 to $24,9994,2053.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994,3283.5%
$35,000 to $49,9998,6577.0%
$50,000 to $74,99914,96412.1%
$75,000 to $99,99915,08812.2%
$100,000 to $149,99925,97121.0%
$150,000 to $199,99919,16915.5%
$200,000+25,60020.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richmond County

7+ person families (2,888 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in Richmond County with $149,389 per family, while 2-person families (44,336 | 35.8%) have the highest median income of $43,868 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richmond County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families44,336 (35.8%)$87,736
3-Person Families28,171 (22.8%)$125,717
4-Person Families28,742 (23.2%)$144,706
5-Person Families13,745 (11.1%)$126,925
6-Person Families5,789 (4.7%)$137,651
7+ Person Families2,888 (2.3%)$149,389
Total123,671 (100.0%)$116,052

Family Income by Number of Earners in Richmond County

The median family income in Richmond County is $116,052, with families comprising 3+ earners (20,248) having the highest median family income of $188,041, while families with no earners (17,317) have the lowest median family income of $48,166, accounting for 16.4% and 14.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Richmond County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17,317 (14.0%)$48,166
1 Earner37,998 (30.7%)$86,988
2 Earners48,108 (38.9%)$141,869
3+ Earners20,248 (16.4%)$188,041
Total123,671 (100.0%)$116,052

Household Income in Richmond County

Household Income Brackets in Richmond County

With 31,620 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Richmond County, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 5,780 households (3.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Richmond County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,5005.0%
$10,000 to $14,9995,7803.4%
$15,000 to $24,9998,5005.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998,8405.2%
$35,000 to $49,99913,2607.8%
$50,000 to $74,99922,78013.4%
$75,000 to $99,99919,72011.6%
$100,000 to $149,99931,62018.6%
$150,000 to $199,99921,93012.9%
$200,000+28,90017.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Richmond County

The median household income in Richmond County is $96,185, with the highest median household income of $116,155 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 72,813 households (42.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,775, with 1,992 households (1.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Richmond County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,992 (1.2%)$44,775
25 to 44 Years47,907 (28.2%)$103,671
45 to 64 Years72,813 (42.8%)$116,155
65+ Years47,288 (27.8%)$64,490
Total170,000 (100.0%)$96,185

Poverty in Richmond County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richmond County

With 9.3% poverty level for males and 11.4% for females among the residents of Richmond County, 15 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 469 males (14.5%) and 645 females (21.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richmond County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,821 (13.1%)1,301 (10.1%)
5 Years258 (10.3%)298 (10.9%)
6 to 11 Years2,679 (14.4%)2,446 (14.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,335 (14.0%)1,447 (15.9%)
15 Years469 (14.5%)645 (21.2%)
16 and 17 Years820 (12.4%)849 (13.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,997 (9.6%)2,232 (11.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,592 (7.8%)3,509 (10.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,133 (7.0%)3,539 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,499 (7.7%)3,055 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,297 (7.0%)3,502 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,941 (8.7%)3,014 (11.6%)
75 Years and over1,375 (10.8%)2,503 (13.3%)
Total22,216 (9.3%)28,340 (11.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richmond County

According to the poverty statistics in Richmond County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.0% of males and 91.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richmond County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,046 (86.9%)11,526 (89.9%)
5 Years2,251 (89.7%)2,440 (89.1%)
6 to 11 Years15,957 (85.6%)14,661 (85.7%)
12 to 14 Years8,198 (86.0%)7,659 (84.1%)
15 Years2,771 (85.5%)2,392 (78.8%)
16 and 17 Years5,814 (87.6%)5,558 (86.8%)
18 to 24 Years18,884 (90.4%)17,410 (88.6%)
25 to 34 Years30,772 (92.2%)28,916 (89.2%)
35 to 44 Years28,520 (93.0%)27,823 (88.7%)
45 to 54 Years29,767 (92.3%)30,734 (91.0%)
55 to 64 Years30,660 (93.0%)31,682 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years20,295 (91.3%)22,905 (88.4%)
75 Years and over11,340 (89.2%)16,312 (86.7%)
Total217,275 (90.7%)220,018 (88.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richmond County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Richmond County show that 4.5% or 4,112 of the total 90,492 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 32.0%, comprising of 227 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 1,833 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richmond County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children48,093 (96.3%)1,833 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children31,772 (95.5%)1,506 (4.5%)
3 or 4 Children6,032 (91.7%)546 (8.3%)
5 or more Children483 (68.0%)227 (32.0%)
Total86,380 (95.5%)4,112 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richmond County

According to the poverty data in Richmond County, 9.5% or 834 single-father households and 18.4% or 4,506 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (20.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 households (75.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richmond County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children391 (6.6%)1,209 (10.3%)
1 or 2 Children380 (15.4%)2,326 (22.2%)
3 or 4 Children63 (20.1%)874 (42.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)97 (75.2%)
Total834 (9.5%)4,506 (18.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richmond County

The poverty data for Richmond County shows that 4,112 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 5,340 of the single-parent households (16.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 227 households (32.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 97 household (64.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richmond County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,833 (3.7%)1,600 (9.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,506 (4.5%)2,706 (20.9%)
3 or 4 Children546 (8.3%)937 (39.6%)
5 or more Children227 (32.0%)97 (64.7%)
Total4,112 (4.5%)5,340 (16.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Richmond County

Employment by Class of Employer in Richmond County

Among the 221,119 employed individuals in Richmond County, private company employees (137,543 | 62.2%), local government employees (36,290 | 16.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (18,756 | 8.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Richmond County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees137,54362.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6,9873.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,4714.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations18,7568.5%
Local Government Employees36,29016.4%
State Government Employees7,2423.3%
Federal Government Employees4,6192.1%
Unpaid Family Workers2110.1%
Total221,119100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Richmond County

According to the labor force statistics for Richmond County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (399,277), 60.0% or 239,566 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 12,937 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 82.5% or 27,350 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.2% or 1,030 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Richmond County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,367 (21.9%)1,030 (19.2%)
20 to 24 Years19,554 (64.9%)2,855 (14.6%)
25 to 29 Years26,860 (82.2%)1,665 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years27,350 (82.5%)1,586 (5.8%)
35 to 44 Years50,743 (81.7%)1,877 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years51,647 (77.9%)1,653 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years24,100 (70.1%)1,060 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years18,952 (55.3%)512 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years12,780 (26.2%)677 (5.3%)
75 Years and over2,176 (6.6%)81 (3.7%)
Total239,566 (60.0%)12,937 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richmond County

According to labor force statistics for Richmond County, 76.0% of individuals (199,793) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (262,886) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 8,391 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.3% or 87,808 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.6% or 1,443 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richmond County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School15,027 (57.4%)2,513 (9.6%)
High School Diploma46,518 (66.3%)3,298 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree50,282 (77.6%)2,851 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher87,808 (86.3%)2,951 (2.9%)
Total199,793 (76.0%)11,041 (4.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Richmond County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richmond County are Community & Social Service (31,954 | 14.1%), Management (20,446 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (19,421 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (19,055 | 8.4%), and Health Technologists (13,836 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Richmond County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richmond County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.5%), Computers & Mathematics (75.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.4%), Health Technologists (74.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Richmond County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,880 (53.2%)9,566 (46.8%)
Business & Financial7,309 (53.7%)6,310 (46.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8,415 (74.5%)2,886 (25.5%)
Computers & Mathematics5,128 (75.2%)1,687 (24.7%)
Architecture & Engineering2,313 (88.5%)301 (11.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science974 (52.0%)898 (48.0%)
Community & Social Service 10,079 (31.5%)21,875 (68.5%)
Education, Arts & Media1,865 (35.9%)3,330 (64.1%)
Legal Services & Support1,170 (39.1%)1,819 (60.9%)
Education Instruction & Library4,774 (24.6%)14,647 (75.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,270 (52.2%)2,079 (47.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,229 (27.4%)13,826 (72.6%)
Health Technologists3,561 (25.7%)10,275 (74.3%)
Total (Category)41,912 (43.5%)54,463 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)118,906 (52.6%)107,284 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Richmond County are Healthcare Support (12,645 | 5.6%), Security & Protection (11,994 | 5.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (8,484 | 3.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (7,196 | 3.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (6,863 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Richmond County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Richmond County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (86.4%), Security & Protection (83.7%), and Law Enforcement (79.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (76.3%), Personal Care & Service (70.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (42.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Richmond County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,996 (23.7%)9,649 (76.3%)
Security & Protection10,041 (83.7%)1,953 (16.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention6,218 (86.4%)978 (13.6%)
Law Enforcement3,823 (79.7%)975 (20.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,917 (58.0%)3,567 (42.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,231 (61.7%)2,632 (38.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,978 (29.1%)4,815 (70.9%)
Total (Category)24,163 (51.6%)22,616 (48.3%)
Total (Overall)118,906 (52.6%)107,284 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Richmond County are Office & Administration (25,998 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (18,832 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Richmond County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Richmond County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9,903 (52.6%)8,929 (47.4%)
Office & Administration8,155 (31.4%)17,843 (68.6%)
Total (Category)18,058 (40.3%)26,772 (59.7%)
Total (Overall)118,906 (52.6%)107,284 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Richmond County are Construction & Extraction (12,407 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,416 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (225 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Richmond County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Richmond County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry116 (51.6%)109 (48.4%)
Construction & Extraction12,050 (97.1%)357 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,193 (95.9%)223 (4.1%)
Total (Category)17,359 (96.2%)689 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)118,906 (52.6%)107,284 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Richmond County are Transportation (10,675 | 4.7%), Material Moving (5,123 | 2.3%), and Production (4,360 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Richmond County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Richmond County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,254 (74.6%)1,106 (25.4%)
Transportation9,937 (93.1%)738 (6.9%)
Material Moving4,223 (82.4%)900 (17.6%)
Total (Category)17,414 (86.4%)2,744 (13.6%)
Total (Overall)118,906 (52.6%)107,284 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Richmond County

Employment Industries in Richmond County

The major employment industries in Richmond County include Health Care & Social Assistance (45,062 | 19.9%), Educational Services (27,988 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (20,806 | 9.2%), Professional & Scientific (16,775 | 7.4%), and Construction (16,301 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Richmond County

Employment Industries by Sex in Richmond County

The Richmond County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.5%), and Utilities (81.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.3%), Educational Services (72.5%), and Finance & Insurance (47.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Richmond County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting164 (75.2%)54 (24.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction14,589 (89.5%)1,712 (10.5%)
Manufacturing3,729 (70.4%)1,568 (29.6%)
Wholesale Trade2,760 (69.2%)1,229 (30.8%)
Retail Trade10,986 (52.8%)9,820 (47.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,706 (80.3%)3,113 (19.7%)
Utilities1,513 (81.9%)334 (18.1%)
Information3,589 (63.6%)2,056 (36.4%)
Finance & Insurance7,400 (52.1%)6,800 (47.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,304 (62.1%)2,014 (37.9%)
Professional & Scientific8,868 (52.9%)7,907 (47.1%)
Enterprise Management110 (69.6%)48 (30.4%)
Administrative & Support6,030 (70.5%)2,525 (29.5%)
Educational Services7,712 (27.6%)20,276 (72.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12,018 (26.7%)33,044 (73.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,224 (62.0%)1,361 (38.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,517 (60.4%)4,266 (39.6%)
Public Administration10,643 (73.5%)3,840 (26.5%)
Total118,906 (52.6%)107,284 (47.4%)

Education in Richmond County

School Enrollment in Richmond County

The most common levels of schooling among the 120,420 students in Richmond County are high school (26,513 | 22.0%), college / undergraduate (25,793 | 21.4%), and middle school (24,619 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Richmond County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8,0016.6%
Kindergarten5,0134.2%
Elementary School23,26219.3%
Middle School24,61920.4%
High School26,51322.0%
College / Undergraduate25,79321.4%
Graduate / Professional7,2196.0%
Total120,420100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richmond County

Out of a total of 120,420 students who are enrolled in schools in Richmond County, 31,430 (26.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 88,990 (73.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,200 (44.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 22,133 (80.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richmond County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,597 (61.8%)2,843 (38.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old22,133 (80.9%)5,211 (19.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24,569 (80.2%)6,046 (19.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14,129 (75.0%)4,697 (24.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,962 (73.0%)2,570 (27.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,971 (65.7%)5,211 (34.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,945 (60.0%)2,634 (40.0%)
35 Years and over2,702 (55.1%)2,200 (44.9%)
Total88,990 (73.9%)31,430 (26.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richmond County

Business (26,998 | 20.8%), science & technology (15,721 | 12.1%), education (15,623 | 12.0%), social sciences (10,499 | 8.1%), and psychology (8,667 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 129,716 individuals in Richmond County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richmond County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,5044.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,0053.9%
Physical & Health Sciences4,5683.5%
Psychology8,6676.7%
Social Sciences10,4998.1%
Engineering8,2046.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies7110.5%
Science & Technology15,72112.1%
Business26,99820.8%
Education15,62312.0%
Literature & Languages5,3624.1%
Liberal Arts & History5,3134.1%
Visual & Performing Arts5,5134.3%
Communications5,3214.1%
Arts & Humanities6,7075.2%
Total129,716100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Richmond County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richmond County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Richmond County are males with 2 vehicles (47,409, accounting for 40.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (41,629, making up 45.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richmond County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8,894 (7.6%)8,680 (8.4%)
1 Vehicle32,003 (27.5%)30,291 (29.2%)
2 Vehicles47,409 (40.7%)41,629 (40.1%)
3 Vehicles18,308 (15.7%)15,158 (14.6%)
4 Vehicles7,466 (6.4%)6,389 (6.1%)
5 or more Vehicles2,311 (2.0%)1,707 (1.6%)
Total116,391 (100.0%)103,854 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Richmond County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Richmond County are 60 to 89 minutes (41,033 commuters, 20.3%), 90 or more minutes (27,308 commuters, 13.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (23,459 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Richmond County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,5651.3%
5 to 9 Minutes8,1874.0%
10 to 14 Minutes14,4957.1%
15 to 19 Minutes19,4579.6%
20 to 24 Minutes21,18410.4%
25 to 29 Minutes9,2674.6%
30 to 34 Minutes23,45911.6%
35 to 39 Minutes4,5932.3%
40 to 44 Minutes9,1504.5%
45 to 59 Minutes21,93210.8%
60 to 89 Minutes41,03320.3%
90 or more Minutes27,30813.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Richmond County

The most common commute times in Richmond County are 60 to 89 minutes (24,886 commuters, 23.1%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (16,147 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Richmond County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,216 (1.1%)1,349 (1.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,989 (3.7%)4,198 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,401 (5.9%)8,094 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes8,291 (7.7%)11,166 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,293 (9.6%)10,891 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,571 (4.3%)4,696 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes12,315 (11.4%)11,144 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,146 (2.0%)2,447 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,375 (5.0%)3,775 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes12,689 (11.8%)9,243 (9.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes24,886 (23.1%)16,147 (17.0%)
90 or more Minutes15,477 (14.4%)11,831 (12.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richmond County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Richmond County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (15,929, 14.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (18,274, 19.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richmond County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,290 (4.9%)2,169 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM7,933 (7.4%)1,575 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,239 (5.8%)2,781 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15,535 (14.4%)8,904 (9.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9,636 (8.9%)10,393 (10.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15,929 (14.8%)18,274 (19.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,652 (7.1%)11,286 (11.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,003 (9.3%)12,283 (12.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,904 (3.6%)5,817 (6.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,515 (6.0%)8,030 (8.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,103 (1.9%)2,957 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,957 (1.8%)1,280 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7,553 (7.0%)4,864 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,400 (6.9%)4,368 (4.6%)
Total107,649 (100.0%)94,981 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Richmond County

Occupancy by Ownership in Richmond County

Of the total 170,000 dwellings in Richmond County, owner-occupied units account for 116,662 (68.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 53,338 (31.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Richmond County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units116,66268.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units53,33831.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units170,000100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Richmond County

Occupancy by Household Size in Richmond County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household39,65223.3%
2-Person Household46,68227.5%
3-Person Household29,76817.5%
4+ Person Household53,89831.7%
Total Housing Units170,000100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richmond County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richmond County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household19,999 (50.4%)19,653 (49.6%)
2-Person Household32,303 (69.2%)14,379 (30.8%)
3-Person Household21,602 (72.6%)8,166 (27.4%)
4+ Person Household42,758 (79.3%)11,140 (20.7%)
Total Housing Units116,662 (68.6%)53,338 (31.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richmond County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richmond County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7,490 (45.8%)8,857 (54.2%)
High School Diploma31,316 (66.3%)15,913 (33.7%)
College/Associate Degree30,266 (68.4%)13,978 (31.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher47,590 (76.5%)14,590 (23.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richmond County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richmond County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20,29211.9%
35 to 44 Years29,60717.4%
45 to 54 Years35,26820.7%
55 to 64 Years37,54522.1%
65 to 74 Years28,13816.6%
75 to 84 Years14,1488.3%
85 Years and Over5,0022.9%
Total170,000100.0%

Housing Finances in Richmond County

Median Income by Occupancy in Richmond County

Median Income by Occupancy in Richmond County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied116,662 (68.6%)$120,045
Renter-Occupied53,338 (31.4%)$55,559
Average170,000 (100.0%)$96,185

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richmond County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richmond County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,145 (1.8%)4,010 (7.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999992 (0.9%)1,436 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,599 (1.4%)4,163 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,671 (1.4%)2,270 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,207 (1.9%)2,423 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,342 (3.7%)4,462 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,086 (6.1%)6,222 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,006 (12.0%)8,829 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,400 (11.5%)6,306 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99924,384 (20.9%)7,244 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more44,830 (38.4%)5,973 (11.2%)
Total116,662 (100.0%)53,338 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richmond County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richmond County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300598 (0.5%)2,761 (5.2%)
$300 to $4991,616 (1.4%)2,732 (5.1%)
$500 to $7997,733 (6.6%)3,162 (5.9%)
$800 to $9999,540 (8.2%)2,474 (4.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49920,145 (17.3%)11,186 (21.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,673 (11.7%)13,916 (26.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49913,406 (11.5%)8,799 (16.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99915,617 (13.4%)3,174 (5.9%)
$3,000 or more34,334 (29.4%)2,131 (4.0%)
Total116,662 (100.0%)53,338 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Richmond County

Housing Structures in Richmond County

Housing Structures in Richmond County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached60,03235.3%
Single Unit, Attached45,46226.7%
2 Unit Apartments35,38120.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,8003.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,2561.9%
10 or more Apartments19,54511.5%
Mobile Home / Other5240.3%
Total170,000100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richmond County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richmond County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached54,149 (90.2%)5,883 (9.8%)
Single Unit, Attached39,686 (87.3%)5,776 (12.7%)
2 Unit Apartments18,112 (51.2%)17,269 (48.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments789 (13.6%)5,011 (86.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments690 (21.2%)2,566 (78.8%)
10 or more Apartments2,913 (14.9%)16,632 (85.1%)
Mobile Home / Other323 (61.6%)201 (38.4%)
Total116,662 (68.6%)53,338 (31.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richmond County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richmond County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room418 (0.4%)4,212 (7.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,445 (3.8%)17,478 (32.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms30,776 (26.4%)22,291 (41.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms53,837 (46.2%)7,645 (14.3%)
8 or more Rooms27,186 (23.3%)1,712 (3.2%)
Total116,662 (100.0%)53,338 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richmond County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richmond County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas103,210 (88.5%)42,646 (79.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,877 (2.5%)913 (1.7%)
Electricity4,657 (4.0%)5,444 (10.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,679 (4.0%)2,689 (5.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)41 (0.1%)
All other Fuels763 (0.6%)553 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used476 (0.4%)1,052 (2.0%)
Total116,662 (100.0%)53,338 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Richmond County

Household Vehicle Usage in Richmond County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7,103 (6.1%)18,781 (35.2%)
1 Vehicle40,053 (34.3%)23,767 (44.6%)
2 Vehicles48,861 (41.9%)9,031 (16.9%)
3 or more Vehicles20,645 (17.7%)1,759 (3.3%)
Total116,662 (100.0%)53,338 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Richmond County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Richmond County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units40,30776,355
Median Property Value$640,100$635,500
Median Household Income$89,587$33,446
Monthly Housing Costs$1,049$34,072
Real Estate Taxes$5,875$1,719

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richmond County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richmond County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000736 (1.8%)881 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999645 (1.6%)608 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,735 (4.3%)2,989 (3.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,392 (18.3%)15,970 (20.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99917,216 (42.7%)32,716 (42.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9999,180 (22.8%)15,883 (20.8%)
$1,000,000 or more3,403 (8.4%)7,308 (9.6%)
Total40,307 (100.0%)76,355 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richmond County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richmond County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,480 (3.7%)1,178 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,124 (7.7%)1,657 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,554 (6.3%)2,353 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,124 (7.7%)1,788 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,763 (16.8%)3,962 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,855 (12.0%)7,243 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,023 (17.4%)8,545 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more11,384 (28.2%)17,361 (22.7%)
Total40,307 (100.0%)76,355 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richmond County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richmond County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,332 (8.3%)135,132 (177.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,917 (9.7%)6,922 (9.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,279 (10.6%)12,142 (15.9%)
4.0x or more28,294 (70.2%)13,227 (17.3%)
Total40,307 (100.0%)76,355 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richmond County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richmond County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800357 (0.9%)680 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4991,013 (2.5%)905 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,49937,627 (93.3%)1,827 (2.4%)
Total40,307 (100.0%)76,355 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Richmond County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richmond County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richmond County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years32,003 (98.8%)385 (1.2%)
6 to 18 Years78,787 (98.0%)1,604 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years38,421 (94.3%)2,316 (5.7%)
26 to 34 Years56,126 (93.3%)4,009 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years57,159 (92.3%)4,744 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years62,911 (95.3%)3,132 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years65,722 (96.5%)2,419 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years47,840 (99.4%)315 (0.6%)
75 Years and older31,275 (99.2%)255 (0.8%)
Total470,244 (96.1%)19,179 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richmond County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richmond County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born32,003 (98.8%)385 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen78,787 (98.0%)1,604 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen38,421 (94.3%)2,316 (5.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richmond County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richmond County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00039,895 (94.0%)2,569 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99947,962 (92.2%)4,039 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99954,318 (95.9%)2,347 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99952,815 (95.5%)2,467 (4.5%)
$100,000 and over271,467 (97.3%)7,591 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richmond County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richmond County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,169 (31.4%)23,240 (71.8%)
6 to 18 Years27,147 (33.8%)56,778 (70.6%)
19 to 25 Years9,598 (23.6%)29,664 (72.8%)
25 to 34 Years14,484 (24.1%)42,802 (71.2%)
35 to 44 Years12,514 (20.2%)46,669 (75.4%)
45 to 54 Years13,118 (19.9%)51,756 (78.4%)
55 to 64 Years16,156 (23.7%)53,531 (78.6%)
65 to 74 Years44,567 (92.5%)26,500 (55.0%)
75 Years and over30,780 (97.6%)14,920 (47.3%)
Total178,533 (36.5%)345,860 (70.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richmond County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richmond County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (0.2%)125 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,493 (3.7%)881 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,301 (6.1%)2,294 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years8,912 (9.3%)9,703 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years4,481 (20.2%)5,082 (19.6%)
75 Years and over5,183 (40.8%)9,063 (48.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Richmond County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Richmond County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (0.2%)82 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years173 (0.4%)74 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years226 (0.4%)254 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,287 (1.3%)1,005 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,516 (6.8%)877 (3.4%)
75 Years and over1,948 (15.3%)2,879 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Richmond County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (0.2%)43 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years149 (0.4%)146 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years476 (0.9%)360 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,088 (1.1%)1,087 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years651 (2.9%)1,001 (3.9%)
75 Years and over821 (6.5%)1,383 (7.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Richmond County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,176 (2.9%)637 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,370 (4.3%)1,455 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,702 (2.8%)2,876 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years941 (4.2%)1,126 (4.3%)
75 Years and over1,388 (10.9%)2,219 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Richmond County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years149 (0.4%)173 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years519 (0.9%)496 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years5,449 (5.7%)6,134 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,739 (12.3%)3,789 (14.6%)
75 Years and over3,554 (28.0%)7,124 (37.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Richmond County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years492 (1.2%)184 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years742 (1.4%)555 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,188 (2.3%)1,861 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years992 (4.5%)1,127 (4.3%)
75 Years and over1,670 (13.1%)3,175 (16.9%)

Technology Access in Richmond County

Computing Device Access in Richmond County

Computing Device Access in Richmond County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop139,89782.3%
Smartphone148,73087.5%
Tablet117,14368.9%
No Computing Device10,1376.0%
Total170,000100.0%

Internet Access in Richmond County

Internet Access in Richmond County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5390.3%
Broadband Home130,70476.9%
Cellular Data Only16,4259.7%
Satellite Internet8,2494.9%
No Internet19,69411.6%
Total170,000100.0%

Richmond County Summary

Richmond County, New York is located in the southeastern corner of the state, on the western shore of Staten Island. It is one of the five boroughs of New York City, and is the most southern and least populated of the five. Richmond County is bordered by the Hudson River to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and the New York Bay to the east.

History

The area that is now Richmond County was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans. The first Europeans to settle in the area were the Dutch, who established a trading post in 1630. The area was then part of the Province of New York, and was known as Richmond County in 1683. The county was named after Charles Lennox, the Duke of Richmond.
In the late 1700s, Richmond County was the site of several battles during the American Revolutionary War. The British occupied the area from 1776 to 1783, and the area was the site of the Battle of Staten Island in 1777.
In 1898, Richmond County became part of the City of Greater New York, which included the five boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The county was then known as Richmond Borough, and was the least populated of the five boroughs.

Geography

Richmond County covers an area of 58 square miles, making it the smallest of the five boroughs of New York City. The county is located on the western shore of Staten Island, and is bordered by the Hudson River to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and the New York Bay to the east.
The terrain of Richmond County is mostly flat, with some hills in the northern part of the county. The highest point in the county is Todt Hill, which has an elevation of 409 feet. The county is home to several parks, including Clove Lakes Park, Silver Lake Park, and Wolfe’s Pond Park.

Economy

Richmond County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including the Staten Island Mall, the Staten Island Ferry, and the Richmond County Bank Ballpark.
The county is also home to several major corporations, including the Bank of New York Mellon, Citigroup, and Verizon. The county is also home to several universities, including the College of Staten Island, Wagner College, and St. John’s University.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Richmond County had a population of 468,730. The population is mostly white (64.3%), followed by African American (13.3%), Asian (11.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). The median household income in the county is $71,817, and the median home value is $440,000.

Conclusion

Richmond County, New York is located in the southeastern corner of the state, on the western shore of Staten Island. It is one of the five boroughs of New York City, and is the most southern and least populated of the five. Richmond County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The population is mostly white, followed by African American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino. The median household income in the county is $71,817, and the median home value is $440,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Richmond County?
Total Population of Richmond County is 492,925.
What is the Total Male Population of Richmond County?
Total Male Population of Richmond County is 241,783.
What is the Total Female Population of Richmond County?
Total Female Population of Richmond County is 251,142.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Richmond County?
There are 96.27 Males per 100 Females in Richmond County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Richmond County?
There are 103.87 Females per 100 Males in Richmond County.
What is the Median Population Age in Richmond County?
Median Population Age in Richmond County is 40.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Richmond County
Average Family Size in Richmond County is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Richmond County
Average Household Size in Richmond County is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Richmond County?
Per Capita income in Richmond County is $43,199.
What is the Median Family Income in Richmond County?
Median Family Income in Richmond County is $116,052.
What is the Median Household income in Richmond County?
Median Household Income in Richmond County is $96,185.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Richmond County?
Income or Wage Gap in Richmond County is 21.4%.
Women in Richmond County earn 78.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Richmond County?
Family Income Deficit in Richmond County is $12,231.
Families that are below poverty line in Richmond County earn $12,231 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Richmond County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Richmond County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Richmond County?
There are 239,566 People in the Labor Forcein in Richmond County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Richmond County?
60.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Richmond County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Richmond County?
Unemployment Rate in Richmond County is 5.4%.