Richmond city's estimated 2026 population is 239,707 with a growth rate of 1.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond city is the 9th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 204,375 and has seen a growth of 17.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.7 years
Female: 35 years
Male: 34.4 years
There are 189,163 adults, (32,244 of whom are seniors) in Richmond city.
Female: 120,591 (52.6%)
Male: 108,768 (47.4%)
The racial composition of Richmond city includes 42.77% White, 40.98% Black or African American, 5.74% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98,088 | 42.77% |
| Black or African American | 93,993 | 40.98% |
| Two or more races | 18,548 | 8.09% |
| Other race | 13,172 | 5.74% |
| Asian | 4,857 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 569 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 132 | 0.06% |
Richmond city's average per capita income is $50,348. Household income levels show a median of $64,587. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $136,756 | $182,101 |
| Families | $86,871 | $130,679 |
| Households | $64,587 | $97,172 |
| Non Families | $50,201 | $68,314 |
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