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Richmond Overview

227,171
TOTAL POPULATION
108,032
MALE POPULATION
119,139
FEMALE POPULATION
90.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,132
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,453
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,606
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,285
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
130,455
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Richmond Area Codes

Race in Richmond

The most populous races in Richmond are White / Caucasian (101,368 | 44.6%), Black / African American (99,855 | 44.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (17,306 | 7.6%).
Race in Richmond
Race# Population% Population
Asian5,1282.3%
Black / African American99,85544.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific1080.1%
Hispanic or Latino17,3067.6%
Native / Alaskan3550.2%
White / Caucasian101,36844.6%
Two or more Races12,8705.7%
Some other Race7,4873.3%
Total227,171100.0%

Ancestry in Richmond

The most populous ancestries reported in Richmond are English (22,228 | 9.8%), German (17,912 | 7.9%), Irish (17,850 | 7.9%), American (9,014 | 4.0%), and Central American (8,874 | 3.9%), together accounting for 33.4% of all Richmond residents.
Ancestry in Richmond
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3990.2%
African3,2061.4%
Alaskan Athabascan170.0%
Albanian70.0%
American9,0144.0%
Arab1,3660.6%
Argentinean1440.1%
Armenian1400.1%
Australian340.0%
Austrian3820.2%
Bahamian4740.2%
Barbadian2940.1%
Basque70.0%
Belgian630.0%
Belizean170.0%
Bhutanese5030.2%
Blackfeet3230.1%
Bolivian1690.1%
Brazilian4730.2%
British2,4351.1%
British West Indian780.0%
Bulgarian250.0%
Burmese7790.3%
Cajun530.0%
Cambodian290.0%
Canadian2050.1%
Celtic270.0%
Central American8,8743.9%
Central American Indian960.0%
Cherokee9160.4%
Chilean560.0%
Choctaw630.0%
Colombian3080.1%
Costa Rican740.0%
Cree110.0%
Creek130.0%
Croatian2170.1%
Cuban5780.3%
Czech6970.3%
Czechoslovakian1240.1%
Danish5450.2%
Dominican4060.2%
Dutch1,1350.5%
Dutch West Indian290.0%
Eastern European6980.3%
Ecuadorian940.0%
Egyptian3040.1%
English22,2289.8%
Estonian780.0%
Ethiopian8160.4%
European3,3911.5%
Filipino2140.1%
Finnish1990.1%
French3,3831.5%
French American Indian100.0%
French Canadian5710.3%
German17,9127.9%
Ghanaian1400.1%
Greek9550.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro410.0%
Guatemalan4,8052.1%
Guyanese3420.2%
Haitian2250.1%
Honduran1,2770.6%
Hungarian6110.3%
Icelander90.0%
Indian (Asian)1,6370.7%
Inupiat830.0%
Iranian2290.1%
Iraqi340.0%
Irish17,8507.9%
Iroquois220.0%
Israeli950.0%
Italian8,8663.9%
Jamaican1,3440.6%
Japanese1360.1%
Jordanian550.0%
Korean1,2870.6%
Laotian20.0%
Latvian820.0%
Lebanese6020.3%
Lithuanian3800.2%
Lumbee70.0%
Macedonian130.0%
Malaysian420.0%
Mexican3,4631.5%
Mexican American Indian130.0%
Mongolian90.0%
Moroccan1080.1%
Native Hawaiian1050.1%
Navajo140.0%
New Zealander460.0%
Nicaraguan1260.1%
Nigerian2520.1%
Northern European2560.1%
Norwegian9350.4%
Osage50.0%
Pakistani1710.1%
Palestinian340.0%
Panamanian1380.1%
Paraguayan50.0%
Pennsylvania German450.0%
Peruvian2970.1%
Polish3,3381.5%
Portuguese2210.1%
Puerto Rican1,6300.7%
Romanian750.0%
Russian1,1480.5%
Salvadoran2,4541.1%
Samoan520.0%
Scandinavian3520.2%
Scotch-Irish3,0911.4%
Scottish4,4572.0%
Senegalese1070.1%
Serbian630.0%
Sierra Leonean2260.1%
Slavic550.0%
Slovak4100.2%
Slovene560.0%
Somali250.0%
South African390.0%
South American1,2800.6%
South American Indian70.0%
Spaniard3990.2%
Spanish3280.1%
Spanish American50.0%
Sri Lankan6390.3%
Subsaharan African5,6902.5%
Sudanese3200.1%
Swedish1,2500.5%
Swiss7510.3%
Syrian290.0%
Taiwanese10.0%
Thai1,1900.5%
Tongan40.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian670.0%
Turkish1580.1%
Ugandan250.0%
Ukrainian5200.2%
Uruguayan210.0%
Ute60.0%
Venezuelan1740.1%
Vietnamese20.0%
Welsh1,2040.5%
West Indian2560.1%
Yaqui80.0%
Yugoslavian670.0%
Zimbabwean230.0%
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Immigrants in Richmond

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Richmond came from Latin America (9,898 | 4.4%), Central America (7,690 | 3.4%), Asia (3,397 | 1.5%), Guatemala (3,356 | 1.5%), and El Salvador (1,859 | 0.8%), together accounting for 11.6% of all Richmond residents.
Immigrants in Richmond
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3060.1%
Africa1,4800.6%
Argentina430.0%
Armenia380.0%
Asia3,3971.5%
Australia500.0%
Austria180.0%
Bangladesh760.0%
Barbados950.0%
Belgium130.0%
Bolivia110.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina660.0%
Brazil2360.1%
Bulgaria40.0%
Cambodia660.0%
Cameroon2230.1%
Canada2400.1%
Caribbean1,2830.6%
Central America7,6903.4%
Chile430.0%
China5680.3%
Colombia1130.1%
Congo10.0%
Costa Rica910.0%
Cuba2510.1%
Denmark90.0%
Dominica420.0%
Dominican Republic920.0%
Eastern Africa6570.3%
Eastern Asia9100.4%
Eastern Europe5110.2%
Ecuador280.0%
Egypt1400.1%
El Salvador1,8590.8%
England1690.1%
Eritrea360.0%
Ethiopia4790.2%
Europe1,7570.8%
France1240.1%
Germany2170.1%
Ghana400.0%
Greece1650.1%
Guatemala3,3561.5%
Guyana1300.1%
Haiti1560.1%
Honduras1,0170.4%
Hong Kong120.0%
Hungary50.0%
India6190.3%
Iran2410.1%
Iraq230.0%
Ireland150.0%
Israel70.0%
Italy1470.1%
Jamaica3490.2%
Japan170.0%
Jordan260.0%
Kazakhstan260.0%
Korea3070.1%
Kuwait20.0%
Laos90.0%
Latin America9,8984.4%
Latvia140.0%
Lebanon330.0%
Liberia20.0%
Lithuania360.0%
Malaysia230.0%
Mexico1,2430.5%
Middle Africa2480.1%
Moldova350.0%
Nepal260.0%
Netherlands380.0%
Nicaragua890.0%
Nigeria410.0%
Northern Africa2200.1%
Northern Europe4450.2%
Oceania540.0%
Pakistan1170.1%
Panama350.0%
Peru1450.1%
Philippines1560.1%
Poland470.0%
Portugal250.0%
Romania130.0%
Russia1940.1%
Saudi Arabia840.0%
Senegal1070.1%
Serbia170.0%
Sierra Leone1130.1%
Singapore390.0%
South Africa320.0%
South America9250.4%
South Central Asia1,4110.6%
South Eastern Asia6760.3%
Southern Europe3680.2%
Spain310.0%
Sudan800.0%
Sweden80.0%
Switzerland140.0%
Taiwan970.0%
Thailand1990.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1250.1%
Turkey970.0%
Ukraine260.0%
Uruguay210.0%
Venezuela1500.1%
Vietnam1700.1%
West Indies110.0%
Western Africa3230.1%
Western Asia4000.2%
Western Europe4240.2%
Yemen50.0%
Zaire240.0%
Zimbabwe310.0%
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Sex and Age in Richmond

Sex and Age in Richmond

The most populous age groups in Richmond are 25 to 29 Years (12,287 | 11.4%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (13,200 | 11.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Richmond
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,648 (6.1%)6,260 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years5,301 (4.9%)5,261 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years5,128 (4.8%)4,980 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years6,378 (5.9%)7,709 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years8,484 (7.9%)10,117 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years12,287 (11.4%)13,200 (11.1%)
30 to 34 Years11,517 (10.7%)12,050 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Years9,193 (8.5%)8,148 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years5,600 (5.2%)6,426 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years5,576 (5.2%)5,767 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years5,945 (5.5%)6,323 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years6,214 (5.8%)7,453 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years6,644 (6.1%)7,320 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years4,927 (4.6%)6,078 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years3,912 (3.6%)4,769 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,852 (1.7%)3,258 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years1,131 (1.1%)1,570 (1.3%)
85 Years and over1,295 (1.2%)2,450 (2.1%)
Total108,032 (100.0%)119,139 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Richmond

Median Family Size in Richmond

The median family size in Richmond is 3.03 persons per family, with single female/mother families (14,015 | 31.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,654 | 10.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Richmond
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple25,614 (57.8%)2.87
Single Male/Father4,654 (10.5%)2.77
Single Female/Mother14,015 (31.7%)3.40
Total Families44,283 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Richmond

The median household size in Richmond is 2.14 persons per household, with single female/mother households (14,015 | 13.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.57 persons per household. non-family households (56,918 | 56.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Richmond
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple25,614 (25.3%)2.89
Single Male/Father4,654 (4.6%)3.23
Single Female/Mother14,015 (13.9%)3.57
Non-family56,918 (56.2%)1.37
Total Households101,201 (100.0%)2.14

Household Size by Marriage Status in Richmond

Out of a total of 101,201 households in Richmond, 44,283 (43.8%) are family households, while 56,918 (56.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 22,500, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 43,587.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Richmond
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-43,587 (43.1%)
2-Person Households22,500 (22.2%)10,891 (10.8%)
3-Person Households10,339 (10.2%)1,705 (1.7%)
4-Person Households6,959 (6.9%)587 (0.6%)
5-Person Households2,671 (2.6%)115 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,128 (1.1%)23 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households686 (0.7%)10 (0.0%)
Total44,283 (43.8%)56,918 (56.2%)

Female Fertility in Richmond

Fertility by Age in Richmond

Average fertility rate in Richmond is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Richmond
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years86 (3.1%)11.0
20 to 34 years2,102 (74.9%)59.0
35 to 50 years619 (22.1%)29.0
Total2,807 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richmond

52.5% of women with births (2,807) in Richmond 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 28.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richmond
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,030 (49.0%)1,072 (51.0%)
35 to 50 years444 (71.7%)175 (28.3%)
Total1,474 (52.5%)1,333 (47.5%)

Fertility by Education in Richmond

Average fertility rate in Richmond is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 58.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 28.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Richmond
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School392 (14.0%)58.0
High School Diploma544 (19.4%)45.0
College or Associate's Degree808 (28.8%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree489 (17.4%)29.0
Graduate Degree574 (20.4%)52.0
Total2,807 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richmond

47.5% of women with births in Richmond are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 85.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richmond
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School83 (21.2%)309 (78.8%)
High School Diploma81 (14.9%)463 (85.1%)
College or Associate's Degree356 (44.1%)452 (55.9%)
Bachelor's Degree396 (81.0%)93 (19.0%)
Graduate Degree558 (97.2%)16 (2.8%)
Total1,474 (52.5%)1,333 (47.5%)

Income in Richmond

Income Overview in Richmond

Per Capita Income in Richmond is $42,132, while median incomes of families and households are $79,453 and $59,606 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income227,171$42,132
Median Family Income44,283$79,453
Mean Family Income44,283$122,276
Median Household Income101,201$59,606
Mean Household Income101,201$90,543
Income Deficit44,283$12,285
Wage / Income Gap (%)227,17116.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)227,17183.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index227,1710.52

Earnings by Sex in Richmond

Average Earnings in Richmond are $37,976, $41,705 for men and $34,808 for women, a difference of 16.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Richmond
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male66,281 (48.4%)$41,705
Female70,623 (51.6%)$34,808
Total136,904 (100.0%)$37,976

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richmond

The most common earnings brackets in Richmond are $100,000+ for men (11,084 | 16.7%) and $100,000+ for women (7,075 | 10.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richmond
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,012 (4.5%)4,224 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,112 (3.2%)3,632 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,911 (2.9%)3,512 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,091 (3.2%)2,402 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,672 (2.5%)2,785 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,855 (2.8%)2,249 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,661 (2.5%)2,465 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,203 (1.8%)1,466 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,473 (2.2%)2,227 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,755 (2.6%)2,641 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,260 (6.4%)3,762 (5.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,848 (7.3%)4,137 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,164 (6.3%)3,765 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,370 (5.1%)4,178 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,094 (4.7%)3,440 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,193 (3.3%)3,019 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,469 (6.7%)4,775 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,684 (5.6%)3,404 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,370 (9.6%)5,465 (7.7%)
$100,000+11,084 (16.7%)7,075 (10.0%)
Total66,281 (100.0%)70,623 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richmond

Average earnings in Richmond are $48,427 for men and $41,570 for women, a difference of 14.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,084, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,533. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,597, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,162.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richmond
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,533$20,162
High School Diploma$33,735$27,846
College or Associate's Degree$40,197$33,530
Bachelor's Degree$67,228$51,049
Graduate Degree$90,084$67,597
Total$48,427$41,570

Family Income in Richmond

Family Income Brackets in Richmond

According to the Richmond family income data, there are 7,130 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 974 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Richmond
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,3475.3%
$10,000 to $14,9999742.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,3475.3%
$25,000 to $34,9993,4547.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994,65010.5%
$50,000 to $74,9997,08516.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995,49112.4%
$100,000 to $149,9996,68715.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994,1189.3%
$200,000+7,13016.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richmond

4-person families (6,311 | 14.2%) account for the highest median family income in Richmond with $89,161 per family, while 2-person families (24,545 | 55.4%) have the highest median income of $39,920 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richmond
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families24,545 (55.4%)$79,841
3-Person Families9,414 (21.3%)$77,500
4-Person Families6,311 (14.2%)$89,161
5-Person Families2,627 (5.9%)$65,179
6-Person Families822 (1.9%)$79,815
7+ Person Families564 (1.3%)$74,375
Total44,283 (100.0%)$79,453

Family Income by Number of Earners in Richmond

The median family income in Richmond is $79,453, with families comprising 2 earners (19,732) having the highest median family income of $120,730, while families with no earners (5,528) have the lowest median family income of $42,655, accounting for 44.6% and 12.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Richmond
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,528 (12.5%)$42,655
1 Earner16,098 (36.3%)$49,773
2 Earners19,732 (44.6%)$120,730
3+ Earners2,925 (6.6%)$116,031
Total44,283 (100.0%)$79,453

Household Income in Richmond

Household Income Brackets in Richmond

With 16,597 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Richmond, accounting for 16.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5,768 households (5.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Richmond
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,7927.7%
$10,000 to $14,9995,7685.7%
$15,000 to $24,9998,7038.6%
$25,000 to $34,9998,9068.8%
$35,000 to $49,99913,46013.3%
$50,000 to $74,99916,59716.4%
$75,000 to $99,99911,73911.6%
$100,000 to $149,99912,54912.4%
$150,000 to $199,9996,5786.5%
$200,000+9,2099.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Richmond

The median household income in Richmond is $59,606, with the highest median household income of $68,391 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 41,637 households (41.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $27,005, with 6,548 households (6.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Richmond
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6,548 (6.5%)$27,005
25 to 44 Years41,637 (41.1%)$68,391
45 to 64 Years30,764 (30.4%)$62,780
65+ Years22,252 (22.0%)$46,481
Total101,201 (100.0%)$59,606

Poverty in Richmond

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richmond

With 17.5% poverty level for males and 21.3% for females among the residents of Richmond, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,308 males (35.3%) and 4,955 females (45.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richmond
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,265 (34.6%)1,736 (28.3%)
5 Years235 (23.7%)316 (27.8%)
6 to 11 Years1,437 (24.8%)1,860 (30.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,133 (35.0%)1,019 (36.3%)
15 Years71 (9.1%)113 (11.8%)
16 and 17 Years602 (33.1%)626 (36.3%)
18 to 24 Years3,308 (35.3%)4,955 (45.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,366 (10.1%)4,027 (16.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,296 (8.8%)2,289 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,336 (11.7%)1,821 (15.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,451 (19.3%)2,716 (18.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,261 (14.5%)1,618 (15.0%)
75 Years and over306 (7.7%)1,161 (16.3%)
Total18,067 (17.5%)24,257 (21.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richmond

According to the poverty statistics in Richmond, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.3% of males and 88.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richmond
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,279 (65.4%)4,406 (71.7%)
5 Years756 (76.3%)820 (72.2%)
6 to 11 Years4,362 (75.2%)4,149 (69.1%)
12 to 14 Years2,107 (65.0%)1,789 (63.7%)
15 Years705 (90.8%)844 (88.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,219 (66.9%)1,098 (63.7%)
18 to 24 Years6,069 (64.7%)5,889 (54.3%)
25 to 34 Years21,081 (89.9%)21,129 (84.0%)
35 to 44 Years13,365 (91.2%)12,244 (84.3%)
45 to 54 Years10,054 (88.3%)10,266 (84.9%)
55 to 64 Years10,230 (80.7%)11,916 (81.4%)
65 to 74 Years7,412 (85.5%)9,158 (85.0%)
75 Years and over3,689 (92.3%)5,977 (83.7%)
Total85,328 (82.5%)89,685 (78.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richmond

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Richmond show that 4.1% or 1,041 of the total 25,614 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 31.5%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 477 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richmond
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children16,204 (97.1%)477 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children6,979 (94.3%)420 (5.7%)
3 or 4 Children1,327 (92.0%)115 (8.0%)
5 or more Children63 (68.5%)29 (31.5%)
Total24,573 (95.9%)1,041 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richmond

According to the poverty data in Richmond, 12.7% or 593 single-father households and 27.4% or 3,845 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 154 households (50.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 216 households (79.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richmond
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children200 (8.2%)564 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children239 (12.5%)2,060 (31.7%)
3 or 4 Children154 (50.5%)1,005 (63.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)216 (79.7%)
Total593 (12.7%)3,845 (27.4%)

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

The poverty data for Richmond shows that 1,041 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 4,438 of the single-parent households (23.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (31.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 216 household (79.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richmond
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children477 (2.9%)764 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children420 (5.7%)2,299 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Children115 (8.0%)1,159 (61.2%)
5 or more Children29 (31.5%)216 (79.7%)
Total1,041 (4.1%)4,438 (23.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Richmond

Employment by Class of Employer in Richmond

Among the 119,758 employed individuals in Richmond, private company employees (78,880 | 65.9%), not-for-profit organizations (11,522 | 9.6%), and state government employees (8,623 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Richmond
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees78,88065.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,8403.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,2794.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations11,5229.6%
Local Government Employees7,5066.3%
State Government Employees8,6237.2%
Federal Government Employees3,8503.2%
Unpaid Family Workers2580.2%
Total119,758100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Richmond

According to the labor force statistics for Richmond, out of the total population over 16 years of age (191,845), 68.0% or 130,455 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 7,958 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.7% or 22,607 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.4% or 1,244 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Richmond
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,553 (45.0%)1,244 (22.4%)
20 to 24 Years14,081 (75.7%)1,267 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Years22,607 (88.7%)1,289 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years20,668 (87.7%)1,116 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years25,520 (86.9%)1,148 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years18,747 (79.4%)862 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years9,020 (66.0%)514 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years7,764 (55.6%)272 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,512 (28.0%)215 (3.9%)
75 Years and over901 (7.8%)36 (4.0%)
Total130,455 (68.0%)7,958 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richmond

According to labor force statistics for Richmond, 80.5% of individuals (104,379) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (129,663) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 5,219 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 89.2% or 53,158 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.4% or 799 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richmond
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,678 (58.1%)1,374 (10.4%)
High School Diploma18,205 (71.0%)2,154 (8.4%)
College / Associate Degree25,251 (80.9%)2,216 (7.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher53,158 (89.2%)1,192 (2.0%)
Total104,379 (80.5%)6,483 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Richmond

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richmond are Community & Social Service (18,815 | 15.4%), Management (12,493 | 10.3%), Business & Financial (9,246 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (8,675 | 7.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (8,493 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Richmond

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richmond, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.6%), Computers & Mathematics (75.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (76.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.1%), and Health Technologists (73.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Richmond
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,275 (50.2%)6,218 (49.8%)
Business & Financial4,224 (45.7%)5,022 (54.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,084 (71.6%)2,409 (28.4%)
Computers & Mathematics3,310 (75.3%)1,083 (24.6%)
Architecture & Engineering1,785 (79.6%)457 (20.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science989 (53.2%)869 (46.8%)
Community & Social Service 6,757 (35.9%)12,058 (64.1%)
Education, Arts & Media840 (23.4%)2,747 (76.6%)
Legal Services & Support1,469 (58.5%)1,042 (41.5%)
Education Instruction & Library2,726 (31.4%)5,949 (68.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,722 (42.6%)2,320 (57.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,783 (24.9%)5,371 (75.1%)
Health Technologists1,400 (26.1%)3,964 (73.9%)
Total (Category)25,123 (44.7%)31,078 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)58,878 (48.3%)62,918 (51.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Richmond are Food Preparation & Serving (8,219 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,450 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (3,800 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (3,424 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (2,564 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Richmond

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Richmond, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (66.6%), Security & Protection (60.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (58.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.6%), Personal Care & Service (71.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Richmond
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support585 (15.4%)3,215 (84.6%)
Security & Protection1,555 (60.7%)1,009 (39.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,045 (58.1%)753 (41.9%)
Law Enforcement510 (66.6%)256 (33.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,673 (44.7%)4,546 (55.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,266 (50.9%)2,184 (49.1%)
Personal Care & Service992 (29.0%)2,432 (71.0%)
Total (Category)9,071 (40.4%)13,386 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)58,878 (48.3%)62,918 (51.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Richmond are Office & Administration (12,890 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (10,797 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Richmond

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Richmond
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,514 (51.1%)5,283 (48.9%)
Office & Administration3,498 (27.1%)9,392 (72.9%)
Total (Category)9,012 (38.1%)14,675 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)58,878 (48.3%)62,918 (51.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Richmond are Construction & Extraction (5,007 | 4.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,665 | 1.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (275 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Richmond

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Richmond
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry258 (93.8%)17 (6.2%)
Construction & Extraction4,608 (92.0%)399 (8.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,564 (93.9%)101 (6.1%)
Total (Category)6,430 (92.6%)517 (7.4%)
Total (Overall)58,878 (48.3%)62,918 (51.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Richmond are Material Moving (5,523 | 4.5%), Production (3,697 | 3.0%), and Transportation (3,284 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Richmond

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Richmond
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,211 (59.8%)1,486 (40.2%)
Transportation2,836 (86.4%)448 (13.6%)
Material Moving4,195 (76.0%)1,328 (24.0%)
Total (Category)9,242 (73.9%)3,262 (26.1%)
Total (Overall)58,878 (48.3%)62,918 (51.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Richmond

Employment Industries in Richmond

The major employment industries in Richmond include Health Care & Social Assistance (17,255 | 14.2%), Retail Trade (12,778 | 10.5%), Educational Services (12,424 | 10.2%), Professional & Scientific (12,075 | 9.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (9,892 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Richmond

Employment Industries by Sex in Richmond

The Richmond industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.5%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (80.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (71.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.1%), Educational Services (65.6%), and Public Administration (62.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Richmond
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting175 (71.4%)70 (28.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction61 (80.3%)15 (19.7%)
Construction6,045 (88.5%)785 (11.5%)
Manufacturing4,784 (69.9%)2,064 (30.1%)
Wholesale Trade1,506 (66.0%)775 (34.0%)
Retail Trade6,752 (52.8%)6,026 (47.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,508 (71.0%)1,436 (29.0%)
Utilities593 (56.6%)454 (43.4%)
Information852 (40.2%)1,268 (59.8%)
Finance & Insurance3,751 (44.6%)4,653 (55.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,415 (56.4%)1,092 (43.6%)
Professional & Scientific6,925 (57.4%)5,150 (42.6%)
Enterprise Management50 (51.5%)47 (48.4%)
Administrative & Support3,004 (53.5%)2,608 (46.5%)
Educational Services4,275 (34.4%)8,149 (65.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,780 (21.9%)13,475 (78.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,560 (45.6%)1,865 (54.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,650 (47.0%)5,242 (53.0%)
Public Administration2,542 (37.9%)4,173 (62.1%)
Total58,878 (48.3%)62,918 (51.7%)

Education in Richmond

School Enrollment in Richmond

The most common levels of schooling among the 54,078 students in Richmond are college / undergraduate (20,018 | 37.0%), elementary school (8,125 | 15.0%), and middle school (7,917 | 14.6%).
School Enrollment in Richmond
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,7125.0%
Kindergarten2,7765.1%
Elementary School8,12515.0%
Middle School7,91714.6%
High School6,83012.6%
College / Undergraduate20,01837.0%
Graduate / Professional5,70010.5%
Total54,078100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richmond

Out of a total of 54,078 students who are enrolled in schools in Richmond, 10,599 (19.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 43,479 (80.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,222 (51.2% 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 8,589 (86.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richmond
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,164 (48.8%)1,222 (51.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old8,589 (86.1%)1,392 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8,330 (85.0%)1,472 (15.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,349 (84.5%)799 (15.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,903 (77.7%)1,697 (22.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,811 (81.0%)1,832 (19.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,157 (79.9%)1,295 (20.1%)
35 Years and over2,163 (70.6%)903 (29.4%)
Total43,479 (80.4%)10,599 (19.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richmond

Business (11,938 | 15.2%), social sciences (9,256 | 11.8%), visual & performing arts (6,629 | 8.4%), literature & languages (6,134 | 7.8%), and arts & humanities (5,580 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 78,571 individuals in Richmond who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richmond
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,9873.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,9696.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2,2292.8%
Psychology4,9336.3%
Social Sciences9,25611.8%
Engineering3,9305.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies8301.1%
Science & Technology5,4546.9%
Business11,93815.2%
Education4,1215.2%
Literature & Languages6,1347.8%
Liberal Arts & History5,3916.9%
Visual & Performing Arts6,6298.4%
Communications4,1905.3%
Arts & Humanities5,5807.1%
Total78,571100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Richmond

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richmond

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Richmond are males with 2 vehicles (24,060, accounting for 41.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (23,209, making up 40.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richmond
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4,471 (7.7%)3,819 (6.4%)
1 Vehicle16,878 (29.3%)20,959 (35.2%)
2 Vehicles24,060 (41.7%)23,209 (39.0%)
3 Vehicles9,356 (16.2%)8,251 (13.9%)
4 Vehicles2,078 (3.6%)2,438 (4.1%)
5 or more Vehicles847 (1.5%)801 (1.3%)
Total57,690 (100.0%)59,477 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Richmond

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Richmond are 15 to 19 minutes (23,078 commuters, 22.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (18,630 commuters, 18.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (16,233 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Richmond
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,9521.9%
5 to 9 Minutes9,8939.6%
10 to 14 Minutes16,23315.8%
15 to 19 Minutes23,07822.5%
20 to 24 Minutes18,63018.1%
25 to 29 Minutes7,5767.4%
30 to 34 Minutes12,98112.6%
35 to 39 Minutes2,0662.0%
40 to 44 Minutes2,2242.2%
45 to 59 Minutes3,3833.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2,9952.9%
90 or more Minutes1,6541.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Richmond

The most common commute times in Richmond are 15 to 19 minutes (11,287 commuters, 22.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (11,791 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Richmond
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes947 (1.9%)1,005 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,069 (8.1%)5,824 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes6,721 (13.4%)9,512 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,287 (22.5%)11,791 (22.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes9,551 (19.1%)9,079 (17.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,146 (8.3%)3,430 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,530 (13.0%)6,451 (12.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,136 (2.3%)930 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,162 (2.3%)1,062 (2.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,662 (3.3%)1,721 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,854 (3.7%)1,141 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes1,045 (2.1%)609 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richmond

The most frequent times of departure to work in Richmond are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (7,394, 14.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (8,484, 16.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richmond
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,019 (4.0%)661 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,415 (2.8%)1,248 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,872 (3.7%)954 (1.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,997 (8.0%)3,275 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,224 (6.4%)4,097 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,259 (10.5%)6,612 (12.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,305 (12.6%)7,370 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,394 (14.8%)8,484 (16.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,341 (8.7%)4,963 (9.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,451 (8.9%)4,371 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,568 (3.1%)2,075 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM716 (1.4%)912 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,841 (7.7%)3,424 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,708 (7.4%)4,109 (7.8%)
Total50,110 (100.0%)52,555 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Richmond

Occupancy by Ownership in Richmond

Of the total 101,201 dwellings in Richmond, owner-occupied units account for 43,752 (43.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 57,449 (56.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Richmond
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units43,75243.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units57,44956.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units101,201100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Richmond

Occupancy by Household Size in Richmond
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household43,58743.1%
2-Person Household33,39133.0%
3-Person Household12,04411.9%
4+ Person Household12,17912.0%
Total Housing Units101,201100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richmond

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richmond
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,640 (33.6%)28,947 (66.4%)
2-Person Household17,425 (52.2%)15,966 (47.8%)
3-Person Household5,584 (46.4%)6,460 (53.6%)
4+ Person Household6,103 (50.1%)6,076 (49.9%)
Total Housing Units43,752 (43.2%)57,449 (56.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richmond

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richmond
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,308 (24.0%)7,313 (76.0%)
High School Diploma5,778 (31.8%)12,383 (68.2%)
College/Associate Degree9,956 (37.6%)16,522 (62.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher25,710 (54.8%)21,231 (45.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richmond

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richmond
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years31,52831.1%
35 to 44 Years16,65716.5%
45 to 54 Years14,09013.9%
55 to 64 Years16,67416.5%
65 to 74 Years14,05513.9%
75 to 84 Years5,5215.5%
85 Years and Over2,6762.6%
Total101,201100.0%

Housing Finances in Richmond

Median Income by Occupancy in Richmond

Median Income by Occupancy in Richmond
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied43,752 (43.2%)$92,113
Renter-Occupied57,449 (56.8%)$42,998
Average101,201 (100.0%)$59,606

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richmond

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richmond
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000932 (2.1%)3,824 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999442 (1.0%)2,605 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,059 (2.4%)4,667 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999874 (2.0%)3,513 (6.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,338 (3.1%)2,961 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,311 (5.3%)6,548 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,395 (10.1%)9,043 (15.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,610 (15.1%)10,017 (17.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,408 (12.4%)6,281 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,877 (18.0%)4,694 (8.2%)
$150,000 or more12,506 (28.6%)3,296 (5.7%)
Total43,752 (100.0%)57,449 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richmond

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richmond
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300889 (2.0%)3,577 (6.2%)
$300 to $4992,621 (6.0%)1,804 (3.1%)
$500 to $7995,511 (12.6%)4,321 (7.5%)
$800 to $9993,828 (8.7%)7,650 (13.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49910,451 (23.9%)23,125 (40.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9998,158 (18.6%)11,079 (19.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,123 (11.7%)3,509 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,957 (6.8%)1,055 (1.8%)
$3,000 or more4,214 (9.6%)372 (0.6%)
Total43,752 (100.0%)57,449 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Richmond

Housing Structures in Richmond

Housing Structures in Richmond
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached48,30647.7%
Single Unit, Attached7,4797.4%
2 Unit Apartments4,5604.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,4846.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,4789.4%
10 or more Apartments24,14723.9%
Mobile Home / Other7470.7%
Total101,201100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richmond

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richmond
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached36,996 (76.6%)11,310 (23.4%)
Single Unit, Attached3,971 (53.1%)3,508 (46.9%)
2 Unit Apartments538 (11.8%)4,022 (88.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments353 (5.4%)6,131 (94.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments442 (4.7%)9,036 (95.3%)
10 or more Apartments1,210 (5.0%)22,937 (95.0%)
Mobile Home / Other242 (32.4%)505 (67.6%)
Total43,752 (43.2%)57,449 (56.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richmond

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richmond
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room54 (0.1%)3,515 (6.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,070 (2.5%)17,594 (30.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,138 (23.2%)26,031 (45.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms17,016 (38.9%)8,334 (14.5%)
8 or more Rooms15,474 (35.4%)1,975 (3.4%)
Total43,752 (100.0%)57,449 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richmond

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richmond
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas19,943 (45.6%)15,032 (26.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas514 (1.2%)710 (1.2%)
Electricity19,218 (43.9%)39,870 (69.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,656 (8.4%)804 (1.4%)
Coal or Coke6 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels266 (0.6%)555 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used149 (0.3%)478 (0.8%)
Total43,752 (100.0%)57,449 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Richmond

Household Vehicle Usage in Richmond
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,006 (4.6%)12,324 (21.4%)
1 Vehicle14,865 (34.0%)27,998 (48.7%)
2 Vehicles17,053 (39.0%)13,851 (24.1%)
3 or more Vehicles9,828 (22.5%)3,276 (5.7%)
Total43,752 (100.0%)57,449 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Richmond

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Richmond

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12,79030,962
Median Property Value$294,900$313,300
Median Household Income$69,973$9,793
Monthly Housing Costs$687$4,086
Real Estate Taxes$2,816$810

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richmond

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richmond
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000395 (3.1%)356 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,019 (8.0%)908 (2.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,095 (39.8%)13,487 (43.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,207 (25.1%)9,317 (30.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,715 (13.4%)3,816 (12.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999624 (4.9%)1,646 (5.3%)
$1,000,000 or more735 (5.8%)1,432 (4.6%)
Total12,790 (100.0%)30,962 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richmond

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richmond
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000770 (6.0%)580 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,504 (11.8%)604 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,069 (8.4%)1,767 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,527 (11.9%)1,242 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,056 (16.1%)2,868 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,456 (11.4%)4,554 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,695 (13.3%)3,952 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more2,713 (21.2%)6,182 (20.0%)
Total12,790 (100.0%)30,962 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richmond

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richmond
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,730 (21.3%)103,563 (334.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,119 (16.6%)7,805 (25.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,567 (12.2%)8,144 (26.3%)
4.0x or more6,130 (47.9%)4,784 (15.4%)
Total12,790 (100.0%)30,962 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richmond

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richmond
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800778 (6.1%)195 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4992,226 (17.4%)1,997 (6.5%)
$800 to $1,4999,176 (71.7%)5,285 (17.1%)
Total12,790 (100.0%)30,962 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Richmond

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richmond

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richmond
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years14,656 (97.1%)444 (2.9%)
6 to 18 Years25,145 (91.8%)2,236 (8.2%)
19 to 25 Years25,356 (87.4%)3,665 (12.6%)
26 to 34 Years36,866 (86.3%)5,871 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years25,233 (86.9%)3,791 (13.1%)
45 to 54 Years20,494 (87.4%)2,952 (12.6%)
55 to 64 Years24,924 (91.2%)2,389 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years19,276 (99.1%)173 (0.9%)
75 Years and older11,004 (98.8%)129 (1.2%)
Total202,954 (90.4%)21,650 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richmond

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richmond
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born14,656 (97.1%)444 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen25,145 (91.8%)2,236 (8.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen25,356 (87.4%)3,665 (12.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richmond

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richmond
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00033,206 (89.0%)4,085 (11.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99937,215 (88.6%)4,769 (11.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99932,284 (87.1%)4,768 (12.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,288 (87.9%)3,203 (12.1%)
$100,000 and over69,366 (94.4%)4,122 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richmond

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richmond
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,980 (52.8%)7,033 (46.6%)
6 to 18 Years13,710 (50.1%)12,232 (44.7%)
19 to 25 Years5,349 (18.4%)21,083 (72.7%)
25 to 34 Years7,650 (17.9%)30,165 (70.6%)
35 to 44 Years5,278 (18.2%)21,352 (73.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,673 (19.9%)16,500 (70.4%)
55 to 64 Years8,748 (32.0%)17,978 (65.8%)
65 to 74 Years18,366 (94.4%)10,090 (51.9%)
75 Years and over10,926 (98.1%)6,666 (59.9%)
Total82,680 (36.8%)143,099 (63.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richmond

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richmond
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years72 (1.1%)66 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,876 (14.4%)755 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years3,114 (8.9%)3,519 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years5,617 (14.6%)6,609 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,620 (30.2%)2,697 (25.0%)
75 Years and over1,443 (36.1%)3,793 (53.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Richmond

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Richmond: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years49 (0.4%)45 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years293 (0.8%)410 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years882 (2.3%)666 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years740 (8.5%)393 (3.6%)
75 Years and over704 (17.6%)1,543 (21.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Richmond: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years52 (0.8%)66 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years163 (1.3%)156 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years400 (1.1%)622 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,279 (3.3%)1,441 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years722 (8.3%)534 (5.0%)
75 Years and over242 (6.1%)705 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Richmond: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,730 (13.3%)499 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,262 (6.4%)2,445 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,560 (6.7%)2,622 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years494 (5.7%)634 (5.9%)
75 Years and over390 (9.8%)1,030 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Richmond: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years233 (1.8%)70 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years384 (1.1%)654 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,784 (7.2%)4,142 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,759 (20.3%)2,193 (20.3%)
75 Years and over807 (20.2%)2,464 (34.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Richmond: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years335 (2.6%)159 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years510 (1.5%)427 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years785 (2.0%)1,058 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years506 (5.8%)563 (5.2%)
75 Years and over353 (8.8%)833 (11.7%)

Technology Access in Richmond

Computing Device Access in Richmond

Computing Device Access in Richmond
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop78,05077.1%
Smartphone88,95687.9%
Tablet58,10557.4%
No Computing Device7,6257.5%
Total101,201100.0%

Internet Access in Richmond

Internet Access in Richmond
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet700.1%
Broadband Home71,09570.3%
Cellular Data Only10,88810.8%
Satellite Internet4,4304.4%
No Internet17,14917.0%
Total101,201100.0%

Richmond Summary

Richmond, Virginia is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia and is located in the east-central part of the state. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and the second-largest city in the Commonwealth. Richmond is a major cultural, economic, and educational center in the region and is home to a number of universities, museums, and other attractions.

History

Richmond was founded in 1737 by William Byrd II, a planter and politician. The city was named after the English town of Richmond, which was the birthplace of Byrd's father. The city was initially a trading post and a port, and it quickly grew into a major center of commerce and industry. During the American Revolution, Richmond served as the capital of the Colony of Virginia and was the site of several important battles. After the war, Richmond became the capital of the newly formed Commonwealth of Virginia.
In the 19th century, Richmond became a major center of the slave trade and was the site of several major battles during the Civil War. After the war, Richmond was rebuilt and became a major industrial center. In the 20th century, Richmond experienced a period of growth and development, becoming a major center of finance, education, and culture.

Geography

Richmond is located in the east-central part of Virginia, at the fall line of the James River. The city is situated on a series of hills and is surrounded by the James River to the south and the Appomattox River to the north. The city covers an area of 62.5 square miles and has a population of over 230,000 people.
The climate in Richmond is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 60°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 43 inches.

Economy

Richmond is a major economic center in the region and is home to a number of large corporations, including Dominion Energy, CarMax, and Altria. The city is also home to a number of government agencies, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Virginia State Capitol.
The city's economy is largely based on government, finance, and technology. The city is home to a number of universities, including the University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Union University. Richmond is also home to a number of museums, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Historical Society.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Richmond had a population of 230,436 people. The city is racially diverse, with a population that is 54.3% White, 37.2% Black or African American, 4.2% Asian, and 2.3% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income in Richmond is $50,837, and the median home value is $212,400.
Richmond is a major cultural center in the region and is home to a number of museums, theaters, and other attractions. The city is also home to a number of professional sports teams, including the Richmond Flying Squirrels (baseball), the Richmond Kickers (soccer), and the Richmond Raiders (indoor football).

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Richmond?
Total Population of Richmond is 227,171.
What is the Total Male Population of Richmond?
Total Male Population of Richmond is 108,032.
What is the Total Female Population of Richmond?
Total Female Population of Richmond is 119,139.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Richmond?
There are 90.68 Males per 100 Females in Richmond.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Richmond?
There are 110.28 Females per 100 Males in Richmond.
What is the Median Population Age in Richmond?
Median Population Age in Richmond is 34.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Richmond
Average Family Size in Richmond is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Richmond
Average Household Size in Richmond is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Richmond?
Per Capita income in Richmond is $42,132.
What is the Median Family Income in Richmond?
Median Family Income in Richmond is $79,453.
What is the Median Household income in Richmond?
Median Household Income in Richmond is $59,606.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Richmond?
Income or Wage Gap in Richmond is 16.5%.
Women in Richmond earn 83.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Richmond?
Family Income Deficit in Richmond is $12,285.
Families that are below poverty line in Richmond earn $12,285 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Richmond?
Inequality or Gini Index in Richmond is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Richmond?
There are 130,455 People in the Labor Forcein in Richmond.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Richmond?
68.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Richmond.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Richmond?
Unemployment Rate in Richmond is 6.1%.