Richmond County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Richmond County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51159
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 159
Geography
- Land Area
- 191.48 sq mi
- Water Area
- 24.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 216.37 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.942894
- Longitude
- -76.730561
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,830
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,267
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,338 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 491 | 5.6% |
| White | 5,490 | 62.2% |
| Black | 2,381 | 27.0% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,978 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 4.0% |
| White | 4,580 | 63.0% |
| Black | 2,166 | 29.8% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 135 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,095
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,541
- Poverty Rate
- 6.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 577
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,581 | 61.4% |
| Black | 2,439 | 26.8% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,387
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,104 | 39.1% |
| Republican | 1,876 | 34.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,407 | 26.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,523 | 46.8% |
| Female | 2,864 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,515 | 65.2% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 3.0% |
| Black | 1,417 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,699
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,870 | 53.2% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 21.4% |
| Black | 643 | 45.4% |
| Asian | 18 | 56.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,278 | 50.7% |
| Female | 1,421 | 49.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,842 (26.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,167 (17.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,970
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $229,766
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,082
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.0%
- Public Transit
- 3.3%
- Work From Home
- 15.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.