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Richmond city, Virginia

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

233,655 Population
59.93 Square Miles
3,899.12 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
35.2 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
17.45%
18 to 34
32.2%
35 to 64
35.59%
65 and Over
14.76%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
47.39%
Female
52.61%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
7.57%
Native
92.43%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
60.68%
2000 to 2009
18.53%
1990 to 1999
8.78%
Before 1990
12.01%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
8.56%
High School Grad or Higher
91.44%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
48.21%
School Dropout Rate
In School
98.19%
Dropped Out
1.81%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
86.95%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$46,268
Median Household Income
$63,390
Gini Index
0.51
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.42%
Unemployed
4.58%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
18.13%
Population Under 18
Poverty
31.1%
Non-poverty
68.9%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
18.1%
Non-poverty
81.9%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
22 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
8.49%
With Health Insurance Coverage
91.51%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.04
Number of Households
108,990
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
65.98%
Married
34.03%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
50.73%
Now Married
37.9%
Widowed
2.37%
Divorced
9.01%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
49.92%
Now Married
30.67%
Widowed
5.94%
Divorced
13.46%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.95%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
117,511
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.75%
Vacant
7.25%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
42.28%
Renter Occupied
57.72%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
51.97%
For Sale
4.37%
Other
48.03%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1962
Types of Structures
Single Unit
50.73%
Multi Unit
48.49%
Mobile Home
0.78%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.02%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
71.84%
Without Mortgage
28.16%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$377,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,451
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
18.19%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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