Population 1,723 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Henrico
Household size in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.17 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Henrico are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.3 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Henrico skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Henrico (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Richmond area.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Henrico
Renters in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Henrico is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 17.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Henrico: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Henrico is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $891 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,303 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,043 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,334 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$443 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Henrico runs $1,334 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 33.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Henrico
Bachelor's degrees in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Henrico than nationally: 32.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Henrico: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Henrico
| Period | Henrico | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Henrico has been low: just 0.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Henrico compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrico | 2.35 | 49.7 | 13.0% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 2003 | $1,334 | 32.5% | 94.4% | 0.4% |
| Montrose | 2.31 | 38.6 | 20.7% | 62.3% | 7.0% | 1975 | $1,347 | 19.1% | 84.8% | 4.6% |
| Montrose Heights | 2.31 | 43.6 | 9.3% | 27.8% | 6.0% | 1994 | $1,570 | 32.1% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| Richmond area | 2.54 | 39.6 | 12.5% | 33.0% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,608 | 41.0% | 92.3% | 4.5% |
| Bensley | 2.72 | 30.0 | 31.0% | 59.1% | 6.4% | 1969 | $1,249 | 16.0% | 73.7% | 5.7% |
| East Highland Park | 2.37 | 41.1 | 15.8% | 35.3% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,352 | 25.1% | 91.0% | 7.1% |
| Meadowbrook | 2.86 | 36.8 | 16.0% | 24.6% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,726 | 25.1% | 83.6% | 5.6% |
| Manchester | 2.32 | 38.6 | 16.9% | 42.7% | 8.2% | 1986 | $1,604 | 39.6% | 89.5% | 6.1% |
| Highland Springs | 2.38 | 38.0 | 26.0% | 37.1% | 9.6% | 1971 | $1,315 | 24.4% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
| Varina | 2.10 | 60.7 | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 1983 | $1,722 | 38.0% | 91.7% | 0.0% |
| Bellwood | 2.81 | 34.1 | 18.9% | 58.4% | 11.0% | 1983 | $1,302 | 15.9% | 75.5% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Henrico. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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