Richmond County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Richmond County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36085
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 085
Geography
- Land Area
- 57.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 45.34 sq mi
- Total Area
- 102.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.561263
- Longitude
- -74.139900
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 454,756
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 350,478
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 370,354 | 81.4% |
| Hispanic | 84,400 | 18.6% |
| White | 267,416 | 58.8% |
| Black | 41,724 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 50,517 | 11.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 685 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,210 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 292,817 | 83.5% |
| Hispanic | 57,662 | 16.5% |
| White | 217,702 | 62.1% |
| Black | 32,947 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 40,499 | 11.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,186 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 680 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 494,956
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $100,924
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 56,286
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 294,959 | 59.6% |
| Black | 48,641 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 63,222 | 12.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 312,302
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 126,292 | 40.4% |
| Republican | 98,022 | 31.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 72,778 | 23.3% |
| Other | 1,089 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 146,422 | 46.9% |
| Female | 165,826 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 161,942 | 51.9% |
| Hispanic | 45,084 | 14.4% |
| Black | 23,329 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 20,767 | 6.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 141,014
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 86,891 | 53.7% |
| Hispanic | 15,461 | 34.3% |
| Black | 7,994 | 34.3% |
| Asian | 6,451 | 31.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 66,506 | 45.4% |
| Female | 74,501 | 44.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 87,653 (25.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 124,064 (35.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 184,621
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $684,616
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,825
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 51.6%
- Public Transit
- 23.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.