Demographics
The population of the Richmond MSA is nearly 1.3 million and a growing international community adds to the area’s cultural diversity and cosmopolitan character.
- In 2010, the Richmond MSA was the nation’s 43rd largest metro area
- 54.9% of the total population is in the prime working ages of 25-64, higher than the national average of 52.9%
- Sex: 49% Male, 51% Female
- Race: 63% White, 30% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Other
- Median age: 37.8
- Per capita income 2009: $41,161, above the U.S. average of $35,088
- Educational attainment (population 25 and older):
High school graduate or higher 86%, Some college 21%, Bachelor's degree or higher 32% - Population:
| Area | 2000 | 2010 | 2015(p) | 2000-2010 | 2010-2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 197,790 | 204,214 | 204,365 | 3.2% | 0.07% |
| Chesterfield | 259,903 | 316,236 | 336,074 | 21.7% | 6.27% |
| Hanover | 86,320 | 99,863 | 105,790 | 15.7% | 5.94% |
| Henrico | 262,300 | 306,935 | 317,693 | 17.0% | 3.50% |
| Greater Richmond | 806,313 | 927,248 | 963,922 | 15.0% | 3.96% |
| Richmond MSA | 1,096,957 | 1,258,251 | 1,322,290 | 14.7% | 5.09% |
| Virginia | 7,078,474 | 8,001,024 | 8,282,991 | 13.0% | 3.52% |
(p): Esri forecasts for 2015
Notes: Greater Richmond includes the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico counties. The Richmond MSA includes these localities plus the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell and the counties of Amelia, Caroline, Charles City, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Goochland, King and Queen, King William, Louisa, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, and Sussex.

