Henrico County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Henrico County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 80% of counties in Virginia
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 82% of counties in Virginia
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A
Education Above averageBetter educated than 91% of counties in Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Henrico County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 335,485 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1369.7 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 137,256 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Henrico County grew by 16.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 335,485 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Henrico County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.5% of residents. That is 1.1 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 67,425 20.1% -1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 78,944 23.5% +1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 69,449 20.7% +0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 53,051 15.8% -0.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.1% of the people living in Henrico County and men 47.9%.
- Women 52.1% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 47.9% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Henrico County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Henrico County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,133 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.16% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Henrico County is about 5% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Henrico County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $316,992 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,541 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.5% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Henrico County is about 17.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,541 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Henrico County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Henrico County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.6 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,372 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 22.3% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,310 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,494 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Henrico County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Henrico County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Henrico County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.2% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Henrico County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Henrico County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.4% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Henrico County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Henrico County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrico County, VA | 335,485 | $89,133 #3/3 | $316,992 #2/3 | 20.8 min #1/3 |
| Hanover County, VA | 112,800 | $113,167 | $392,187 | 23.9 min |
| Chesterfield County, VA | 377,744 | $102,256 | $259,447 | 25.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Henrico County, Virginia.
How big is Henrico County, Virginia by population?
About 335,485 people live in Henrico County, Virginia, in 137,256 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 38.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Henrico County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Henrico County, Virginia has 1,370 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 16 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Henrico County, Virginia?
The median home costs 3.6 times the median household income ($316,992 against $89,133), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,541 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Henrico County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Henrico County, Virginia is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Henrico County, Virginia?
42.2% of adults in Henrico County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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