Richmond, VA

With about 227,595 residents, Richmond is one of Virginia's notable places. Richmond was founded in 1607, and is nicknamed "RVA". The median age is 34.5 and the median household income is $62,671. Homes carry a median value of $328,100, and about 44% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (41.6%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Richmond has 112 public schools — 59 elementary, 15 middle, 18 high.

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Richmond Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Richmond.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Richmond is in Richmond County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Richmond was founded in 1607, nicknamed “RVA”. Elevation ~59 m.