Richmond city, Virginia
Richmond city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Richmond city is a geographic entity located in Richmond city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 229,359. The land area covers 59.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 229,359 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ±0.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 104,321 | ±766 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 114,293 | ±103 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 104,321 | ±766 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,972 | ±780 |
| Median Home Value | $353,000 | ±$7,576 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,372 | ±$20 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,587 | ±$1,911 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,790 | ±$1,069 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 39,962 | ±2,555 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 123,722 | ±1,611 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.2% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Richmond | N | Richmond, VA | |
| Regular School Richmond | 06-08 | Richmond, VA | |
| Special Education School Richmond | N | Richmond, VA | |
| Regular School Richmond | PK-02 | Richmond, VA | |
| Regular School Richmond | 09-12 | Richmond, VA | |
| Regular School Richmond | PK-05 | Richmond, VA | |
| Regular School Richmond | PK-05 | Richmond, VA | |
| Regular School Richmond | PK-05 | Richmond, VA | |
| Regular School Richmond | PK-05 | Richmond, VA | |
| Regular School Richmond | PK-05 | Richmond, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1500 N. 28TH STREET, RICHMOND, VA, 23223 |
(804) 225-1701
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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College | 1.8 mi away | 910 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA, 23284-2512 |
8048280100
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WESTOVER HILLS LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 1408 WESTOVER HILLS BOULEVARD, RICHMOND, VA, 23225 |
(804) 646-8833
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BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 5801 BREMO RD, RICHMOND, VA, 23226 |
(804) 285-2011
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Virginia Union University
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College | 2.6 mi away | 1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA, 23220 |
8042575600
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BELMONT LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 3100 ELLWOOD AVENUE, RICHMOND, VA, 23221 |
(804) 646-1139
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CJW MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 7101 JAHNKE ROAD, RICHMOND, VA, 23225 |
(804) 483-0000
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Galen Health Institutes-Richmond
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College | 3.4 mi away | 7300 Beaufont Springs Drive, Richmond, VA, 23225-5551 |
8045217721
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HULL STREET LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 1400 HULL STREET, RICHMOND, VA, 23224 |
(804) 646-8699
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HENRICO DOCTORS' HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1602 SKIPWITH ROAD, RICHMOND, VA, 23229 |
(804) 289-4500
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RICHMOND INTL AP, VA US, located 8.7 miles from Richmond city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.8° | 28.8° | 38.3° | 3.23" | 3.7" |
| February | 51.6° | 30.4° | 41.0° | 2.61" | 2.2" |
| March | 59.6° | 37.2° | 48.4° | 4.00" | 1.1" |
| April | 70.4° | 46.4° | 58.4° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.8° | 55.7° | 66.7° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.6° | 64.5° | 75.0° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.5° | 69.2° | 79.4° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.5° | 67.6° | 77.5° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.2° | 61.1° | 71.2° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.9° | 49.0° | 60.0° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| November | 60.4° | 38.8° | 49.6° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| December | 51.5° | 32.1° | 41.8° | 3.51" | 1.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Manchester CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Bon Air CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Lakeside CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Montrose CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Dumbarton CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5176095291. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.