Richmond County's estimated 2026 population is 503,008 with a growth rate of 0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond County is the 10th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 469,607 and has seen a growth of 7.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 388,167 adults, (85,255 of whom are seniors) in Richmond County.
Female: 252,578 (51%)
Male: 242,378 (49%)
The racial composition of Richmond County includes 59.59% White, 12.77% Asian, 9.83% Black or African American, 5.95% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294,959 | 59.59% |
| Asian | 63,222 | 12.77% |
| Two or more races | 55,995 | 11.31% |
| Black or African American | 48,641 | 9.83% |
| Other race | 29,463 | 5.95% |
| Native American | 2,575 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.02% |
Richmond County's average per capita income is $62,223. Household income levels show a median of $98,333. The poverty rate stands at 11.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $135,892 | $160,384 |
| Families | $117,099 | $141,416 |
| Households | $98,333 | $124,751 |
| Non Families | $50,246 | $70,260 |
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