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.
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Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Richmond metro area from 1950 to 2025.
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Context
The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in Richmond County. 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 County population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 60.98% of the total residents in Richmond County. Notably, the median household income for White households is $74,779. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Some Other Race households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $108,295. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Richmond County, Some Other Race households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
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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.
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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Richmond County median household income by race. You can refer the same here
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Resident Population in Richmond, VA (MSA) was 1370.16500 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Richmond, VA (MSA) reached a record high of 1370.16500 in January of 2024 and a record low of 1100.19600 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Richmond, VA (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.
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Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Richmond, VA (MSA) (LAUMT514006000000004) from Jan 1990 to May 2025 about Richmond, VA, household survey, unemployment, persons, and USA.
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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.