Richlands, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Richlands, Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,311
Unemployment
9.3%
Poverty
28.1%
Median Home
$93,200
Median Income
$28,970
Median Rent
$730
Richlands SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
3
Safety
7
Amenities
7
Education
4
Commute
6
Richlands, VA Crime Report
111Total Crimes
2,146.2Total Crimes / 100k People
-8.52%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Richlands / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 111 | 2,146.2 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 135.3 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 19.3 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 96.7 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 104 | 2,010.8 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 38 | 734.7 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 63 | 1,218.1 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 58.0 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Richlands, VA Cost Of Living
79Richlands's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Richlands | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 82 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 83 | 96 | 100 | |
Richlands, VA Photos
Rankings for Richlands in Virginia
Map Of Richlands, VA
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Population over time in Richlands
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,311 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 5,439 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 5,513 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 5,568 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 5,630 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 5,698 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 5,759 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 5,811 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 5,871 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 5,927 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Richlands
| Race | Richlands | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.5% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.1% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Richlands
| Gender | Richlands | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Richlands for adults over 25
| Education | Richlands | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Richlands, Virginia
| Income | Richlands | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.0% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 20.6% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.8% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.0% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
