Richmond County Demographics
A map of Richmond County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 277,981 | 56.1% |
Hispanic | 96,960 | 19.6% |
Asian | 58,753 | 11.9% |
Black | 46,835 | 9.4% |
Multiracial | 11,318 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 3,900 | 0.8% |
Richmond County, New York had a population of 495,747 in 2020. It was 56.1% White, 9.4% Black, 11.9% Asian, 19.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richmond County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Richmond County is the 10th most populous county of the 62 counties in New York.
Richmond County's White Population
277,981 residents of Richmond County identify as White, or 56.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Richmond County roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 62 counties in New York, Richmond County is ranked #56 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Richmond County is more White than neighboring Hudson County (28.5% White), Union County (36.7% White), Kings County (35.4% White), Essex County (27.2% White), and New York County (46.8% White).
Richmond County's Black Population
46,835 residents of Richmond County identify as Black, or 9.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richmond County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 62 counties in New York, Richmond County is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Richmond County is less Black than neighboring Hudson County (9.8% Black), Union County (19.5% Black), Kings County (26.7% Black), Essex County (37.5% Black), and New York County (11.8% Black).
Richmond County's Asian Population
58,753 residents of Richmond County identify as Asian, or 11.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richmond County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 62 counties in New York, Richmond County is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Richmond County is more Asian than neighboring Union County (5.6% Asian), and Essex County (5.4% Asian). Richmond County is less Asian than neighboring Hudson County (17% Asian), Kings County (13.6% Asian), and New York County (13% Asian).
Richmond County's Hispanic Population
96,960 residents of Richmond County identify as Hispanic, or 19.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richmond County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 62 counties in New York, Richmond County is ranked #8 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Richmond County is more Hispanic than neighboring Kings County (18.9% Hispanic). Richmond County is less Hispanic than neighboring Hudson County (40.4% Hispanic), Union County (34% Hispanic), Essex County (24.4% Hispanic), and New York County (23.8% Hispanic).
Richmond County's Native American/Other Population
3,900 residents of Richmond County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richmond County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 62 counties in New York, Richmond County is ranked #26 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Richmond County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson County (1.5% Native American/Other), Union County (1.2% Native American/Other), Kings County (1.4% Native American/Other), Essex County (1.6% Native American/Other), and New York County (1% Native American/Other).
Richmond County's Multiracial Population
11,318 residents of Richmond County identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richmond County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 62 counties in New York, Richmond County is ranked #60 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Richmond County is less Multiracial than neighboring Hudson County (2.8% Multiracial), Union County (3% Multiracial), Kings County (4.1% Multiracial), Essex County (3.9% Multiracial), and New York County (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.