Poverty Rate in Richmond, Virginia
In Richmond, Virginia, an estimated 42,324 of 217,337 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia?
The poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia is 19.5%.
- How many people in Richmond, Virginia live in poverty?
In Richmond, Virginia, an estimated 42,324 of 217,337 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia compare to the average for Virginia?
The poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia is 83.96% higher than the Virginia average. In Richmond, Virginia, an estimated 19.5% of 217,337 people live in poverty. In Virginia, 10.6% of 8,442,437 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia is 54.76% higher than the US average. In Richmond, Virginia, an estimated 19.5% of 217,337 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Asian
47.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Richmond, Virginia
2022
47.5% of 4 thousand people
Some other race
25.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Richmond, Virginia
2022
25.8% of 9 thousand people
White
9.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Richmond, Virginia
2023
9.8% of 95 thousand people
Black or African American
22.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Richmond, Virginia
2023
22.9% of 90 thousand people
Two or more races
21.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Richmond, Virginia
2023
21.9% of 17 thousand people
Hispanic
21.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Richmond, Virginia
2023
21.6% of 24 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Richmond, Virginia
2023
10% of 93 thousand people
Under 18 years
27.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
27.4% of 40 thousand people
Under 5 years
42.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
42.6% of 13 thousand people
5 to 17 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
19.6% of 26 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
27.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
27.1% of 39 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
14.4% of 146 thousand people
18 to 34 years
18.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
18.5% of 67 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
10.9% of 80 thousand people
60 years and over
16.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Richmond, Virginia
2023
16.9% of 47 thousand people
65 years and over
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Richmond, Virginia
2023
16.8% of 33 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Richmond, Virginia
2023
12.5% of 161 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Richmond, Virginia
2023
29.8% of 15 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Richmond, Virginia
2023
21.3% of 36 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Richmond, Virginia
2023
14.2% of 35 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Richmond, Virginia
2023
4.2% of 76 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
8.1% of 127 thousand people
Employed
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Richmond, Virginia
2023
6.7% of 123 thousand people
Male
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Richmond, Virginia
2023
3.7% of 59 thousand people
Female
9.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Richmond, Virginia
2023
9.5% of 65 thousand people
Unemployed
51.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Richmond, Virginia
2023
51.3% of 4 thousand people
Male
34.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Richmond, Virginia
2023
34.2% of 1 thousand people
Female
60.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Richmond, Virginia
2023
60.5% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Richmond, Virginia
2023
14.8% of 183 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Richmond, Virginia
2023
2.1% of 93 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
23.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Richmond, Virginia
2023
23.7% of 40 thousand people
Did not work
31.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Richmond, Virginia
2023
31.5% of 49 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Richmond, Virginia
2023
24.5% of 79 thousand people
Male
23.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Richmond, Virginia
2023
23.1% of 37 thousand people
Female
25.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Richmond, Virginia
2023
25.7% of 43 thousand people
18 to 24 years
45% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
45% of 11 thousand people
25 to 34 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
13.2% of 27 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
12.2% of 10 thousand people
45 to 54 years
29.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
29.2% of 6 thousand people
55 to 64 years
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
33.3% of 9 thousand people
65 to 74 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2023
24.4% of 11 thousand people
75 years and over
38.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Richmond, Virginia
2023
38.6% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Richmond, Virginia
2023
3.7% of 39 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
37.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Richmond, Virginia
2023
37.9% of 18 thousand people
Did not work
51.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Richmond, Virginia
2023
51.1% of 22 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Richmond, Virginia
2023
16.7%
Poverty Rate by City around Richmond County
- Bensley, Virginia 21.9% of 5,978 people.
- Bon Air, Virginia 5.5% of 17,008 people.
- East Highland Park, Virginia 13.3% of 16,457 people.
- Lakeside, Virginia 9.8% of 12,031 people.
- Manchester, Virginia 13.2% of 11,896 people.