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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Richmond 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 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 was 229,247, a 0.39% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Richmond 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 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 is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Richmond 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 Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Richmond. 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 population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 43.24% of the total residents in Richmond. Notably, the median household income for White households is $86,885. Interestingly, White is both the largest group and the one with the highest median household income, which stands at $86,885.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-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.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-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 median household income by race. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Richmond, VA population pyramid, which represents the Richmond population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Richmond, VA, is 21.3.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Richmond, VA, is 19.1.
• Total dependency ratio for Richmond, VA is 40.4.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Richmond, VA is 5.2.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Richmond population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Richmond for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Richmond for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Richmond for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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 Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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In 2023, the population of the Richmond metropolitan area in the United States was about 1.35 million people. This was a slight increase from the previous year, when the population was about 1.34 million people.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Richmond County population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of Richmond County.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• Richmond County, VA Population Breakdown by Gender
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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 Resident Population in Charles City County, VA (VACHAR6POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Charles City County, VA; Richmond; VA; residents; population; and USA.

Richmond City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA was 94783.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Richmond City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA reached a record high of 106373.00000 in January of 2018 and a record low of 94783.00000 in January of 2023. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Richmond City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

Richmond City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA was 4703.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Richmond City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA reached a record high of 4976.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 3272.00000 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, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

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