Richmond County Summary

Life in Richmond County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Richmond County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Richmond County:

  • The population in Richmond County is 206,153.

  • The median home value in Richmond County is $174,242.

  • The median income in Richmond County is $50,605.

  • The median rent in Richmond County is $1,024.

  • The unemployment rate in Richmond County is 8.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Richmond County is 20.7%.

  • The average high in Richmond County is 81.0° and there are 108.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Richmond County

List Of Cities & Towns in Richmond County

Hephzibah, GA Population 3,869

Blythe, GA Population 672

Map Of Richmond County

Richmond County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Richmond County is 81.0°.

  • There are 83.07 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.7 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Richmond County.

StatRichmond County
Mean High81.0
Nice Days83.07
Rainfall108.7
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:32
81.0°
Average High
108.7
Inches of Rain

Richmond County Photos

Hephzibah Ga Hdr
Source: Wikipedia User Ospr3yy at en.wikipedia | FAL

Richmond County Demographics

Population over time in Richmond County

The current population in Richmond County is 206,153. The population has increased 1.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 205,772 1.8%
2021 202,178 0.2%
2020 201,852 -

Gender in Richmond County

  • Richmond County is 51.6% female with 106,361 female residents.

  • Richmond County is 48.4% male with 99,791 male residents.

Female
51.6% (106,361)
Male
48.4% (99,791)
Gender Richmond County GA USA
Female 51.6% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Richmond County

Richmond County is:

  • 32.7% White with 67,416 White residents.

  • 55.2% African American with 113,697 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 185 American Indian residents.

  • 1.6% Asian with 3,201 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 144 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 1,395 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 9,152 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.3% Hispanic with 10,963 Hispanic residents.

White
32.7% (67,416)
African American
55.2% (113,697)
American Indian
0.1% (185)
Asian
1.6% (3,201)
Hawaiian
0.1% (144)
Other
0.7% (1,395)
Two Or More
4.4% (9,152)
Hispanic
5.3% (10,963)

Table: Richmond County By Race

Race Richmond County GA USA
White 32.7% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 55.2% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.3% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Richmond County, Georgia

  • 8.0% of households in Richmond County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.1% of households in Richmond County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Richmond County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Richmond County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Richmond County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Richmond County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Richmond County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Richmond County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Richmond County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Richmond County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.0% (16,474)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.1% (12,609)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.5% (23,732)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.4% (23,442)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (25,971)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (35,539)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (26,399)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.9% (24,470)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.0% (8,198)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (9,315)
Income Richmond County GA USA
Less than $10,000 8.0% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.5% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.4% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.9% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.0% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Richmond County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Richmond County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Richmond County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Richmond County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Richmond County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Richmond County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Richmond County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Richmond County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Richmond County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Richmond County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (8,246)
9-12th Grade
9% (18,553)
High School / GED
32% (65,968)
Some College
22% (45,353)
Associate's Degree
10% (20,615)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (28,861)
Master's Degree
6% (12,369)
Professional Degree
2% (4,123)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,061)
Education Richmond County GA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 7% 6%
High School / GED 32% 27% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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