Richmond, VA Demographics

A map of Richmond's Population by Race

Richmond, Virginia had a population of 226,610 in 2020. It was 42.0% White, 39.9% Black, 2.7% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richmond, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Richmond is the 5th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Richmond's White Population

95,220 residents of Richmond identify as White, or 42.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Richmond less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Richmond is ranked #561 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more White than neighboring Bensley (28% White), and Dumbarton (35.2% White). Richmond is less White than neighboring Lakeside (64.8% White), and Bon Air (70.4% White).

Richmond's Black Population

90,490 residents of Richmond identify as Black, or 39.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richmond considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Richmond is ranked #65 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Black than neighboring Manchester (28.1% Black), Lakeside (15.9% Black), Bensley (22.7% Black), Dumbarton (30.2% Black), and Bon Air (11.9% Black).

Richmond's Asian Population

6,199 residents of Richmond identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Richmond is ranked #185 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Asian than neighboring Bensley (1.3% Asian). Richmond is less Asian than neighboring Manchester (3.4% Asian), Lakeside (3% Asian), Dumbarton (8.1% Asian), and Bon Air (3.7% Asian).

Richmond's Hispanic Population

23,747 residents of Richmond identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Richmond is ranked #154 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Hispanic than neighboring Bon Air (8.9% Hispanic). Richmond is less Hispanic than neighboring Manchester (20.5% Hispanic), Lakeside (10.7% Hispanic), Bensley (44.6% Hispanic), and Dumbarton (21.3% Hispanic).

Richmond's Native American/Other Population

1,887 residents of Richmond 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Richmond is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bon Air (0.7% Native American/Other). Richmond is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bensley (1% Native American/Other), and Dumbarton (1% Native American/Other).

Richmond's Multiracial Population

9,067 residents of Richmond identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richmond roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Richmond is ranked #337 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Richmond is more Multiracial than neighboring Bensley (2.4% Multiracial). Richmond is less Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (5.2% Multiracial), Lakeside (4.7% Multiracial), Dumbarton (4.1% Multiracial), and Bon Air (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.