Richmond: Demographics & People
Richmond's population stands at 229,359 people, in 104,321 households. Population grew 0.8% from 227,595 (2022) to 229,359 (2024). Median age 34.7 years. (3.1y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 41% White (non-Hispanic) and 41% Black. The community is highly diverse (Simpson index 0.61). 44% of households are family-led. County is losing 1,938 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 56% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 46 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.8% from 227,595 (2022) to 229,359 (2024) — about 1.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~231,151 (extrapolated at 0.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 233,566.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 226,610 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 227,595 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 229,359 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 229,359 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 233,566 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.7y is 4.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 17.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 229,359 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 40,196 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 75,790.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 81,129.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 32,244 |
| Population under 18 | 40,196 |
| Median age | 34.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 229,359 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.61 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as highly diverse.
| White residents | 98,401 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 95,612 |
| Asian residents | 4,799 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 23,439 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 60.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | highly diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 44.3% |
| Asian population | 2.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 40.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 10.7% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 41.4% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 8% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 134,251 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 71,977 |
| Share born in this state | 58.5% |
| Share born in another state | 41.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 31.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 8.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 16,861 |
| From Europe | 1,757 |
| From Asia | 31 |
| From Africa | 3,397 |
| From Latin America | 117 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 14 |
| Census Foreign Born · Central America | 38 |
| Census Foreign Born · South America | 41 |
Households & Family Composition
104,321 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 44% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 44,772 families, 20% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 40,063 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 44,772 |
| Married couples with children | 8,877 |
| Single-parent households | 2,015 |
| Average household size | 2.13 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2,631 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 1,009 |
| Family households | 45,734 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 43.8% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 104,321 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 18.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 1,938 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 18.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 187,933 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 189,871 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -1,938 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 14,742 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.6% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 10,408 residents live in group quarters (4.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 10,408 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51760 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 760 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Richmond City |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 25.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 23.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 27.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51760 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Richmond city |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 12,317 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51760 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Richmond city |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 49.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 43.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 27.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 230,436 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 112 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 148 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 6 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 17.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 229,359, stable, young professional, middle-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 229,359 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Richmond city |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade