Richmond, VA Demographics

A map of Richmond's Population by Race

Richmond, Virginia has an estimated population of 229,359, a slight increase from the 226,610 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.4% White, 40.6% Black, 10.7% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richmond, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richmond is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richmond, that probability was 65.1% in 2020 and 65.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richmond is ranked the 5th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Richmond was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richmond's White Population

94,895 residents of Richmond, or 41.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richmond is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Richmond ranks 561st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Richmond's population has decreased from 42.0% to 41.4%.

Richmond is more White than neighboring Bensley (29.8% White). Richmond is less White than neighboring Manchester (46.3% White), Lakeside (63.7% White), Dumbarton (45.2% White), and Bon Air (73.7% White).

Richmond's Black Population

93,026 residents of Richmond, or 40.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richmond is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Richmond ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Black residents' share of Richmond's population has increased from 39.9% to 40.6%.

Richmond is more Black than neighboring Manchester (36% Black), Lakeside (17.6% Black), Bensley (23.4% Black), Dumbarton (25.4% Black), and Bon Air (11.8% Black).

Richmond's Asian Population

4,775 residents of Richmond, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richmond is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Richmond ranks 185th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Asian residents' share of Richmond's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.1%.

Richmond is more Asian than neighboring Bensley (0.9% Asian). Richmond is less Asian than neighboring Manchester (2.5% Asian), Lakeside (2.8% Asian), Dumbarton (5.8% Asian), and Bon Air (2.8% Asian).

Richmond's Hispanic Population

24,539 residents of Richmond, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richmond is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Richmond ranks 154th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Richmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.7%.

Richmond is more Hispanic than neighboring Bon Air (8.6% Hispanic). Richmond is less Hispanic than neighboring Manchester (13.1% Hispanic), Lakeside (10.9% Hispanic), Bensley (43.9% Hispanic), and Dumbarton (16.6% Hispanic).

Richmond's Native American/Other Population

1,515 residents of Richmond, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richmond is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Richmond ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richmond's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Richmond is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manchester (0% Native American/Other), Lakeside (0.5% Native American/Other), Dumbarton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bon Air (0.4% Native American/Other).

Richmond's Multiracial Population

10,609 residents of Richmond, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richmond is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Richmond ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richmond's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Richmond's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.6%.

Richmond is more Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (2.2% Multiracial), Lakeside (4.5% Multiracial), Bensley (1.2% Multiracial), and Bon Air (2.8% Multiracial). Richmond is less Multiracial than neighboring Dumbarton (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.