Richmond County's estimated 2026 population is 206,574 with a growth rate of 0.01% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond County is the 11th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 201,122 and has seen a growth of 2.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.2 years
Female: 37.4 years
Male: 32.7 years
There are 158,860 adults, (31,570 of whom are seniors) in Richmond County.
Female: 106,543 (51.7%)
Male: 99,526 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Richmond County includes 56.26% Black or African American, 32.62% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 115,929 | 56.26% |
| White | 67,215 | 32.62% |
| Two or more races | 13,536 | 6.57% |
| Other race | 5,327 | 2.59% |
| Asian | 3,433 | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 402 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 227 | 0.11% |
Richmond County's average per capita income is $39,950. Household income levels show a median of $55,637. The poverty rate stands at 20.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,315 | $121,260 |
| Families | $67,063 | $90,262 |
| Households | $55,637 | $77,351 |
| Non Families | $39,748 | $56,007 |
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