Richmond County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Richmond 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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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 84% of counties in Virginia
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 74% of counties in Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Richmond County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,095 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 42.0 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.32% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.4 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,177 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Richmond County grew by 0.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 9,095 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Richmond County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.7% of residents. That is 3.2 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,416 15.6% -5.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,039 22.4% on par
- Gen X 45–60 2,152 23.7% +3.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,861 20.5% +3.9 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 43.8% of the people living in Richmond County and men 56.2%.
- Women 43.8% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 56.2% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Richmond County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Richmond County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,824 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.77% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Richmond County is about 25% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Richmond County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $141,447 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,067 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.7% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Richmond County is about 11.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,067 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Richmond County spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 217 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Richmond County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.0 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.0 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 217 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,715 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,889 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 532 | 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 Richmond County is 26 minutes, longer 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
Richmond County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Richmond County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 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
Richmond County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Richmond County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.8% | 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).
Richmond County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Richmond County, VA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond County, VA | 9,095 | $69,824 #2/2 | $141,447 #2/2 | 26.0 min #2/2 |
| St. Mary's County, MD | 115,126 | $119,889 | $350,857 | 22.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richmond County, Virginia.
How big is Richmond County, Virginia by population?
About 9,095 people live in Richmond County, Virginia, in 3,177 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 41.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Richmond County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Richmond County, Virginia has 42 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 49% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Richmond County, Virginia?
The median home costs 2.0 times the median household income ($141,447 against $69,824), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,067 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Richmond County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Richmond County, Virginia is only 2.5%, 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 Richmond County, Virginia?
17.4% of adults in Richmond County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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