Demographics
The population of the Richmond MSA is more than 1.2 million and a growing international community adds to the area's cultural diversity and cosmopolitan character.
- In 2008, the Richmond MSA was the nation’s 43rd largest metro area.
- 43% of the total population is in the prime working ages of 25-54, higher than the national average of 42%.
- Sex: 49% Male, 51% Female
- Race: 65% White, 30% Black, 5% Other
- Median age: 37.4
- Per capita income 2008 (preliminary): $41,021 or 4% above the US average of $39,582
- Educational attainment (population 25 and older): High school graduates 85.2%, College graduates 30.6%
| Area | 2000 | 2009(p) | 2010 | 2020 | 2000-2010 | 2010-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 197,790 | 198,102 | 190,039 | 187,066 | -3.92% | -1.56% |
| Chesterfield | 259,903 | 307,594 | 318,810 | 372,532 | 22.66% | 16.85% |
| Hanover | 86,320 | 98,624 | 105,762 | 124,097 | 22.52% | 17.34% |
| Henrico | 262,300 | 296,490 | 301,658 | 339,703 | 15.00% | 12.61% |
| Greater Richmond | 806,313 | 900,810 | 916,269 | 1,023,398 | 13.64% | 11.69% |
| Richmond MSA | 1,096,957 | 1,231,675 | 1,233,300 | 1,419,784 | 12.43% | 15.12% |
| Virginia | 7,078,474 | 7,882,590 | 7,892,900 | 8,917,396 | 11.51% | 12.98% |
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. The MSA was redefined and enlarged following the 2000 Census and this table uses the new definition.
Sources: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census; University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service (estimates); and Virginia Employment Commission (projections), May 2009.
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