Richmond, VA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Richmond, Virginia Summary
Life in Richmond research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Richmond over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Richmond:
The population in Richmond is 225,676.
The median home value in Richmond is $263,000.
The median income in Richmond is $54,795.
The cost of living in Richmond is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Richmond is $1,132.
The unemployment rate in Richmond is 6.0%.
The poverty rate in Richmond is 19.8%.
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Richmond, VA Crime Report
Crime in Richmond summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Richmond. Key points include:
There were 8,621 total crimes in Richmond in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 3,792.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 359.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 3,432.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Richmond is 63.17% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Richmond Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Richmond / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 8,621 | 3,792.4 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 818 | 359.8 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 59 | 26.0 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 221 | 97.2 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 528 | 232.3 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 7,803 | 3,432.6 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 785 | 345.3 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 6,253 | 2,750.7 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 765 | 336.5 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Richmond, VA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Richmond summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Richmond. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Richmond is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Richmond is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Richmond is $263,000.
The median income in Richmond is $54,795.
Richmond's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Richmond Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Richmond | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 102 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 102 | 100 | |
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4 Reviews & Comments About Richmond
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Mississippi Confederate -
What about Richmond---- I lived in Richmond for 3 years and it's a lot of thugs that live out there
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-06 04:14:24.949075
Currently, the crime rate is fairly low. I think the schools are great. I love the river and parks in the area. There are also a lot of food options in the city! I can eat in a new restaurant every day of the week and not duplicate any for about 6 months. With that being said, I still have two favorites that I go to at least once a week.
I highly recommend a sandwich called the cheese colombo at Coppola's in Carytown. It's an adult grilled cheese with pepper, onion, and artichoke. Three kinds of cheese are fried directly on the griddle so they get melty and gooey in the middle, but really crispy and almost burnt on the outside. That helps the bun not get too soggy when the marinated veggies are added. It's perfection.
HomeSnacks User -
Vienna are you kidding me-- I agree with the other person. I don't think you have visited some of these places. I lived there for a long time. I live in Richmond now. But Vienna is not s****y. And what about the rest of Virginia---
HomeSnacks User -
I live in Richmond,va. and with all that goes around this city, I do liv in a fairly nice part just west of the downtown. I also, being a photographer and musician as well, have been able to visit the small towns and backroads which are beautiful places and the people in these towns I have met through travels are very nice...
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Richmond Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Richmond
The current population in Richmond is 225,676. The population has increased 11.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 225,676 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 223,787 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 220,892 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 216,773 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 213,735 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 211,063 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 207,878 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 205,348 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 203,165 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 201,828 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Richmond
Richmond is:
41.4% White with 93,527 White residents.
45.0% African American with 101,574 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 329 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 4,743 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 20 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 867 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 8,123 Two Or More residents.
7.3% Hispanic with 16,493 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Richmond | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.4% | 60.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 45.0% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Richmond
Richmond is 52.5% female with 118,394 female residents.
Richmond is 47.5% male with 107,281 male residents.
| Gender | Richmond | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Richmond for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Richmond completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Richmond completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Richmond completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Richmond completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Richmond completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Richmond completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Richmond completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Richmond completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Richmond completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Richmond | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Richmond, Virginia
9.0% of households in Richmond earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Richmond earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.6% of households in Richmond earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Richmond earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Richmond earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Richmond earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Richmond earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.7% of households in Richmond earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Richmond earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.5% of households in Richmond earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Richmond | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.6% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.5% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
