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Henrico County, Virginia
Henrico County, Virginia. Henrico County had 342,775 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 13 places (13 census-designated) and 85 census tracts. GEOID 51087.
Henrico County is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
342,775
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 334,389 · ACS 2020-2024: 335,744
Median household income
$88,783
±$2,074 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$359,200
±$4,237 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,541
±$29 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Henrico County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 334,389 residents in Henrico County. The Census Bureau estimates 342,775 for July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 335,744 over 234 square miles of land.
| Measure | Henrico County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 335,744 | 8,705,170 | +8,209 |
| Households | 137,365±837 | 3,365,732 | +8,901 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.01 | 2.52 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 144,916±115 | 3,684,756 | +7,775 |
Henrico County's population since 2000
From 262,300 in 2000 to 342,775 in 2025: up 30.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Henrico County?
Henrico County holds 13 places: 13 census-designated places. The largest is Tuckahoe with 49,183 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tuckahoe | 48,051 | $102,264 |
|---|---|---|
| Short Pump | 30,626 | $138,845 |
| Laurel | 17,769 | $73,609 |
| Highland Springs | 16,604 | $57,599 |
| Glen Allen | 16,187 | $92,723 |
| East Highland Park | 15,131 | $64,681 |
| Lakeside | 12,203 | $72,032 |
| Wyndham | 11,087 | $235,250 |
| Innsbrook | 8,998 | $129,436 |
| Dumbarton | 8,506 | $60,169 |
| Montrose | 7,909 | $49,550 |
| Sandston | 7,779 | $59,238 |
| Chamberlayne | 5,581 | $97,544 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Henrico County?
The median resident of Henrico County is 39.4 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.1%. 13.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Henrico County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±0.2 | 39.0 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% | 11.0% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.5%±0.2 pts | 58.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.1%±0.3 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.4%±0.2 pts | 6.9% | +1.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.9%±0.6 pts | 13.1% | +1.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.4%±0.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±0.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | −1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3%±0.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.5%±0.9 pts | 42.2% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.4%±0.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Henrico County earn?
Half of Henrico County's 137,365 households earn less than $88,783 a year (±$2,074), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $86,526 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Henrico County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,783±$2,074 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $125,297±$2,696 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,931±$1,114 | $50,666 | +$3,299 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±0.7 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.4%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±0.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Henrico County?
Owners occupy 64.5% of Henrico County's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $359,200 by its owner (±$4,237). The median renter pays $1,541 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Henrico County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $359,200±$4,237 | $383,700 | +$60,634 |
| Median gross rent | $1,541±$29 | $1,579 | +$101 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7%±2.3 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,862±$28 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5%±1.0 pts | 67.3% | +1.8 pts |
| Housing units | 144,916±115 | 3,684,756 | +7,775 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.9%±0.8 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Henrico County building?
Builders took permits for 2,323 new housing units across Henrico County in 2025 (809 single-family), 6.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Henrico County get to work?
67.3% of Henrico County's workers drive alone and 22.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Henrico County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.4%±0.6 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.3%±1.2 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3%±0.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.3%±1.0 pts | 18.3% | +16.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min±0.5 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Henrico County's census tracts?
Henrico County is divided into 85 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,488 (Tract 2004.17) to $250,000 or more (Tract 2001.47).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Henrico County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 56th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 133 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 133 |
| Median home value | 35th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 93rd of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 133 |
| Median age | 90th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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