Richmond city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Richmond city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51760
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 760
Geography
- Land Area
- 59.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 62.57 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.531399
- Longitude
- -77.476009
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 216,145
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 177,988
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 201,118 | 93.0% |
| Hispanic | 15,026 | 7.0% |
| White | 95,860 | 44.3% |
| Black | 92,389 | 42.7% |
| Asian | 3,553 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 279 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,266 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 169,320 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 8,670 | 4.9% |
| White | 86,370 | 48.5% |
| Black | 76,441 | 42.9% |
| Asian | 4,472 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,751 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,099 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 229,359
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,064
- Poverty Rate
- 17.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 39,962
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 98,088 | 42.8% |
| Black | 93,993 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 4,857 | 2.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 147,939
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 110,854 | 74.9% |
| Republican | 13,234 | 8.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 23,851 | 16.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 66,936 | 45.2% |
| Female | 80,999 | 54.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 67,038 | 45.3% |
| Hispanic | 6,143 | 4.2% |
| Black | 60,155 | 40.7% |
| Asian | 2,976 | 2.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 58,554
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 31,381 | 46.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,715 | 27.9% |
| Black | 19,554 | 32.5% |
| Asian | 995 | 33.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 25,412 | 38.0% |
| Female | 33,141 | 40.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 28,195 (17.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 74,425 (44.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 114,293
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $368,155
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,350
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 63.0%
- Public Transit
- 3.4%
- Work From Home
- 18.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.