Population 229,359 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Richmond City
Household size in Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Richmond City is a place of small households, averaging 2.20 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.34, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 12 of Virginia's 133 counties have smaller households.
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 Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Richmond City is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.2, in line with the national trend. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only 11 are younger.
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 Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Richmond City: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Richmond City has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia counties.
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 Richmond City
Renters in Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.1% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.3% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.4% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Richmond City rent: 56.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly a third of owners (32.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Only seven of Virginia's 133 counties have a higher share of renters.
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 Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in Richmond City as nationally: 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Richmond City is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only four have older homes.
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 Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $866 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $952 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,072 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,376 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$511 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Richmond City runs $1,376 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $511 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Richmond City
Bachelor's degrees in Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.1% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.4% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Richmond City than nationally: 45.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
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 Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.2% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Richmond City is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Richmond area overall (92.3%). The share with a diploma is up 8.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Richmond City
| Period | Richmond City | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Richmond City: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Richmond City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 2.20 | 35.6 | 14.7% | 56.5% | 9.6% | 1961 | $1,376 | 45.4% | 89.0% | 6.4% |
| Henrico County | 2.49 | 41.1 | 11.8% | 35.5% | 6.3% | 1984 | $1,697 | 47.1% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| Chesterfield County | 2.73 | 39.9 | 11.4% | 23.3% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,842 | 44.0% | 92.7% | 4.5% |
| Hanover County | 2.63 | 43.4 | 8.5% | 17.9% | 5.3% | 1990 | $1,773 | 42.8% | 94.3% | 2.6% |
| Powhatan County | 2.73 | 45.7 | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 1997 | $1,113 | 35.1% | 92.1% | 3.6% |
| New Kent County | 2.66 | 42.6 | 7.8% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,569 | 38.6% | 94.5% | 2.1% |
| King and Queen County | 2.25 | 49.8 | 10.0% | 24.3% | 14.2% | 1989 | $1,010 | 18.4% | 90.8% | 5.5% |
| Cumberland County | 2.44 | 47.0 | 13.9% | 24.1% | 15.2% | 1985 | $1,030 | 21.6% | 86.0% | 3.1% |
| Middlesex County | 2.19 | 53.6 | 7.3% | 12.6% | 30.5% | 1983 | $1,038 | 32.9% | 91.7% | 3.2% |
| Buckingham County | 2.37 | 43.3 | 12.9% | 22.7% | 14.5% | 1990 | $1,003 | 15.1% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Mathews County | 2.14 | 54.0 | 4.5% | 16.0% | 24.2% | 1978 | $999 | 28.6% | 90.7% | 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 Richmond City. 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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