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 91.18% higher than the Virginia average. In Richmond, Virginia, an estimated 19.5% of 217,337 people live in poverty. In Virginia, 10.2% of 8,401,227 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Richmond, Virginia is 52.34% higher than the US average. In Richmond, Virginia, an estimated 19.5% of 217,337 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Richmond, Virginia
2022
21.7% of 218 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
31.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
31.6% of 38 thousand people
Under 5 years
31.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
31.3% of 13 thousand people
5 to 17 years
31.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
31.8% of 25 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
31.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
31.3% of 37 thousand people
18 to 64 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
20.2% of 149 thousand people
18 to 34 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
23.4% of 68 thousand people
35 to 64 years
17.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
17.5% of 80 thousand people
60 years and over
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Richmond, Virginia
2022
18.4% of 45 thousand people
65 years and over
17.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Richmond, Virginia
2022
17.2% of 32 thousand people
- Gender
Male
19.7% Poverty Rate for men in Richmond, Virginia
2022
19.7% of 104 thousand people
Female
23.6% Poverty Rate for women in Richmond, Virginia
2022
23.6% of 114 thousand people
- Race
White
11.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Richmond, Virginia
2022
11.1% of 97 thousand people
Black or African American
29.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Richmond, Virginia
2022
29.9% of 90 thousand people
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
Two or more races
30.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Richmond, Virginia
2022
30.7% of 19 thousand people
Hispanic
29.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Richmond, Virginia
2022
29.7% of 18 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Richmond, Virginia
2022
11.2% of 94 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
15.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Richmond, Virginia
2022
15.6% of 158 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
36.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Richmond, Virginia
2022
36.9% of 14 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
27.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Richmond, Virginia
2022
27.2% of 34 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Richmond, Virginia
2022
14.6% of 36 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Richmond, Virginia
2022
6.6% of 73 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
12.1% of 132 thousand people
Employed
10.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Richmond, Virginia
2022
10.4% of 123 thousand people
Male
9.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Richmond, Virginia
2022
9.5% of 60 thousand people
Female
11.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Richmond, Virginia
2022
11.3% of 64 thousand people
Unemployed
37.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Richmond, Virginia
2022
37.5% of 8 thousand people
Male
15.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Richmond, Virginia
2022
15.8% of 4 thousand people
Female
61.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Richmond, Virginia
2022
61.7% of 4 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
20.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Richmond, Virginia
2022
20.1% of 185 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Richmond, Virginia
2022
3.3% of 90 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
31.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Richmond, Virginia
2022
31.5% of 44 thousand people
Did not work
39.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Richmond, Virginia
2022
39.9% of 51 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Richmond, Virginia
2022
26.6% of 87 thousand people
Male
25.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Richmond, Virginia
2022
25.3% of 40 thousand people
Female
27.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Richmond, Virginia
2022
27.8% of 47 thousand people
18 to 24 years
52% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
52% of 14 thousand people
25 to 34 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
10.5% of 27 thousand people
35 to 44 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
24.4% of 12 thousand people
45 to 54 years
17.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
17.8% of 7 thousand people
55 to 64 years
36.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
36.3% of 11 thousand people
65 to 74 years
29.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
29.2% of 9 thousand people
75 years and over
29.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Richmond, Virginia
2022
29.8% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Richmond, Virginia
2022
2.8% of 44 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
45.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Richmond, Virginia
2022
45.5% of 21 thousand people
Did not work
56.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Richmond, Virginia
2022
56.9% of 22 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Richmond, Virginia
2022
21.5%