County · Virginia
Richmond city, Virginia
Richmond city, Virginia. Richmond city had 237,257 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 75 census tracts. GEOID 51760.
Richmond city is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Richmond city is the same area as Richmond: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
237,257
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 226,610 · ACS 2020-2024: 229,359
Median household income
$64,587
±$1,911 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$353,000
±$7,576 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,372
±$20 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Richmond city, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 226,610 residents in Richmond city. The Census Bureau estimates 237,257 for July 1, 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 229,359 over 60 square miles of land.
| Measure | Richmond city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 229,359 | 8,705,170 | +2,737 |
| Households | 104,321±766 | 3,365,732 | +14,020 |
| Average household size | 2.10±0.02 | 2.52 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 114,293±103 | 3,684,756 | +13,835 |
Richmond city's population since 2000
From 197,790 in 2000 to 237,257 in 2025: up 20.0%. 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 Richmond city?
Richmond city holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Richmond with 237,257 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Richmond | 226,610 | $64,587 |
|---|
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 Richmond city?
The median resident of Richmond city is 34.7 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 41.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.6%. 8.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Richmond city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7±0.1 | 39.0 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 17.5%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.7% | 11.0% | +3.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.4%±0.2 pts | 58.4% | +0.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.6%±0.5 pts | 18.3% | −6.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.1 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.4%±0.6 pts | 13.1% | +1.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.1%±0.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±0.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2%±0.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8%±0.7 pts | 6.9% | −3.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2%±0.8 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.6%±0.8 pts | 42.2% | +6.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.9%±0.8 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±0.4 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 Richmond city earn?
Half of Richmond city's 104,321 households earn less than $64,587 a year (±$1,911), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,150 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,437 after inflation. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Richmond city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,587±$1,911 | $93,170 | +$6,437 |
| Mean household income | $97,172±$2,372 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,790±$1,069 | $50,666 | +$4,501 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | −5.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.1%±3.8 pts | 12.3% | −8.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.1%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2%±0.9 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 Richmond city?
Owners occupy 43.5% of Richmond city's occupied homes and renters 56.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $353,000 by its owner (±$7,576). The median renter pays $1,372 a month including utilities, and 43.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Richmond city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $353,000±$7,576 | $383,700 | +$69,325 |
| Median gross rent | $1,372±$20 | $1,579 | +$111 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.0%±1.9 pts | 39.4% | −3.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,920±$48 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.5%±1.0 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 114,293±103 | 3,684,756 | +13,835 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.5%±1.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.4%±0.9 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 Richmond city building?
Builders took permits for 2,681 new housing units across Richmond city in 2025 (368 single-family), 11.3 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 Richmond city get to work?
63.0% of Richmond city's workers drive alone and 19.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Richmond city | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3%±0.8 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±0.6 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.0%±1.2 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±0.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.9%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.5%±0.9 pts | 18.3% | +14.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.7 min±0.6 | 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 Richmond city's census tracts?
Richmond city is divided into 75 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $20,107 (Tract 301) to $236,563 (Tract 506).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Richmond city compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 36th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 133 |
| Median household income | 78th of 133 |
| Median home value | 37th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th of 133 |
| Median age | 121st 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Richmond city are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.