Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Richmond city, VA (VARICH0POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Richmond City, VA; Richmond; VA; residents; population; and USA.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for City Of Richmond County, VA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Richmond city population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Richmond city across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Richmond city was 229,247, a 0.39% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Richmond city population was 228,367, an increase of 0.54% compared to a population of 227,140 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Richmond city increased by 32,396. In this period, the peak population was 231,027 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Richmond city is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Richmond city population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Richmond city Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 1 cities in the Richmond city, VA by Multi-Racial Black or African American population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each cities over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2016-2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Multi-Racial Black Population: This column displays the rank of cities in the Richmond city, VA by their Multi-Racial Black or African American population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• cities: The cities for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Multi-Racial Black Population: The Multi-Racial Black population of the cities is shown in this column.
• % of Total cities Population: This shows what percentage of the total cities population identifies as Multi-Racial Black. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total Richmond city Multi-Racial Black Population: This tells us how much of the entire Richmond city, VA Multi-Racial Black population lives in that cities. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: TThis column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA (B03002001E051760) from 2009 to 2023 about Richmond City, VA; Richmond; VA; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

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Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Excluding Some Other Race, and Three or More Races (5-year estimate) in Richmond City, VA (B03002021E051760) from 2009 to 2023 about Richmond City, VA; Richmond; latino; hispanic; VA; estimate; 5-year; persons; population; and USA.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Richmond city. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of Richmond city population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly Black or African American. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 45.24% of the total residents in Richmond city. Notably, the median household income for Black or African American households is $37,707. Interestingly, despite the Black or African American population being the most populous, it is worth noting that White households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $81,904. This reveals that, while Black or African Americans may be the most numerous in Richmond city, White households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 1-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Richmond city.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Richmond city median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Richmond City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA was 23439.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Richmond City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA reached a record high of 23439.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 9654.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Richmond City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Richmond City, VA - Resident Population in Richmond city, VA was 233.65500 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Richmond City, VA - Resident Population in Richmond city, VA reached a record high of 249.43100 in January of 1970 and a record low of 195.97800 in January of 1996. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Richmond City, VA - Resident Population in Richmond city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

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