Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Richmond, VA (MSA) (RCPPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about Richmond, VA, residents, population, and USA.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in Richmond, VA (MSA) (LAUMT514006000000006A) from 1990 to 2024 about Richmond, VA, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Richmond County 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 County 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 County was 9,184, a 0.64% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Richmond County population was 9,126, an increase of 0.54% compared to a population of 9,077 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Richmond County increased by 404. In this period, the peak population was 9,276 in the year 2010. 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 County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Richmond County 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 County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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 November of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Richmond, VA (MSA) (LAUMT514006000000005A) from 1990 to 2024 about Richmond, VA, household survey, persons, employment, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Richmond County, VA population pyramid, which represents the Richmond County 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 County, VA, is 23.2.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Richmond County, VA, is 31.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Richmond County, VA is 54.4.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Richmond County, VA is 3.2.

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 County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Richmond County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Richmond County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Richmond County 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 County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in Richmond, VA (MSA) (LAUMT514006000000003A) from 1990 to 2024 about Richmond, VA, household survey, unemployment, rate, and USA.

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

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Port Richmond, 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 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 2022, the population of Richmond was 229,395, a 0.79% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Richmond population was 227,602, an increase of 0.26% compared to a population of 227,008 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Richmond increased by 32,544. 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 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• 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

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

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Comprehensive demographic dataset for Westhampton, Richmond, 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 population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Richmond. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Richmond by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Richmond.

Key observations

The largest age group in Richmond, VA was for the group of age 25-29 years with a population of 26,335 (11.67%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Richmond, VA was the 80-84 years with a population of 2,664 (1.18%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 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 in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Richmond is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Richmond total population. 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 Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Richmond by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Richmond across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.46% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Richmond is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Richmond total population. 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 Gender. You can refer the same here

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Berkshire Park, Richmond, 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 population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Richmond.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Richmond, VA Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Richmond age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Richmond, VA Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Richmond - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Richmond, VA Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

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/.