Richmond
VARichmond city, Virginia
Population 227K |Median income $59,606 |5 hospitals
Population
227,171
Richmond city
Median Income
$59,606
-6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$308,300
+57% vs avg
Median Age
34.5
years
10-Year Trends 2013–2023
20132023
Population
228K+9%
Median Income
$62,671+55%
Median Home Value
$328,100+67%
Poverty Rate
18.8%-27%
Unemployment
6%-46%
Economics
Median Rent $1,227/mo
Poverty Rate
19.5% +35% vs avg
Unemployment 6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44.1%
Work From Home 14.3%
Public Transit 4.3%
Demographics
White 44.6%
African American 44%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 2.3%
Other / Multiethnic 1.5%
Health Profile 15 measures
Health Indicators
Obesity
37.7%
Short Sleep Duration
37.2%
High Blood Pressure
36.2%
Physical Inactivity
25.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.2%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Current Smoking
14.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.9%
Diabetes
12.9%
Current Asthma
11.4%
Preventive Care
Annual Checkup 78.2%
Dental Visit 61.9%
Other Measures
Lack of Health Insurance
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%
Stroke
3.5%
Public Safety 2022 data
Violent Crime Rate
207 per 100k
-42% vs avg Avg: 355
Property Crime Rate
1719 per 100k
-13% vs avg Avg: 1,985
Offenses by Type (per 100k residents)
Aggravated Assault
160.5
Homicide
7.4
Robbery
38.8
Burglary
128.5
Larceny-Theft
1428.9
Motor Vehicle Theft
161.4
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, UCR Summary (2022). State-level rates applied to county.
Hospitals 5 total
Rating Distribution
★★★★★ 1
★★★★ 2
★★★ 1
★★ 0
★ 0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
5
With ER
4
RICHMOND VA MEDICAL CENTER
RICHMOND · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS
RICHMOND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CJW MEDICAL CENTER
RICHMOND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL
RICHMOND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
Alerts & News — Richmond Area 6
Weather Alerts high
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Yosemite National Park and Upper San Joaquin River Through Wednesday Afternoon
NOAA · 4h ago
FDA Recalls high
Primavera Roasted Pumpkin & White Cheddar Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 14h ago
FDA Recalls high
Primavera BBQ Chipotle Bean & White Cheddar Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 14h ago
FDA Recalls high
Primavera Roasted Green Chile Tamales Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 14h ago
FDA Recalls
Keurig Dr Pepper Recalls McCafe Decaf K-Cup Pods Due to Potential Caffeine Content
FDA · 14h ago
FDA Recalls high
Prima Vera Nueva, Inc. Recalls Black Bean Bonanza Tamales Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA · 14h ago
Nearby Cities 8
Data Sources
All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Demographics and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Richmond city) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.