Richmond County GIS Maps
Richmond County, Virginia, has 8,923 residents and covers 59.9 square miles. The population declined 3.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Richmond County is 51760.
Richmond is the county's largest population center. Richmond County also includes 9 zip codes, 1 public school district and 8 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Richmond County Trends
- Population
- 8,923▾
- Median Home Value
- $328,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 20,962▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Richmond County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Richmond County Population
Richmond County had 8,923 residents in 2020. That was 3.6% lower than in 2010. Richmond County added 114 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 149 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Richmond, Richmond and Richmond.
Population Trend in Richmond County VA
Richmond County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Richmond County Zip Codes
Richmond County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Richmond (23225), Richmond (23224) and Richmond (23220). Richmond is the largest zip by population, with about 40,876 residents or 458% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 1,314% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Richmond County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23225 | Richmond | 40,876 | ▴ 4.4% |
| 23224 | Richmond | 39,468 | ▴ 18% |
| 23220 | Richmond | 36,942 | ▴ 3.9% |
| 23226 | Richmond | 16,955 | ▴ 7.3% |
| 23221 | Richmond | 14,841 | ▴ 8.5% |
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Richmond County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Richmond County Demographics
Richmond County has a median age of 34.5, which makes the county a little younger than Virginia overall. About 17.6% of residents are under 18, while 13.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 39.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 44.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Richmond County VA
Median Age
34.5
Under 18
17.6%
Age 65+
13.6%
Bachelor's+
44.1%
Richmond County School Districts
Richmond County is served by 1 public school district with 20,962 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Richmond County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond City Public Schools | 20,962 | 100% | ▴ 0.7% |
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Richmond County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Richmond County Housing & Real Estate
Richmond County has a median home value of $328,100 and a median gross rent of $1,314. About 43% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $399,975 and homes spent about 36 days on the market.
Richmond County Housing Mix
Richmond County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Richmond County Housing Trends
Richmond County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Richmond County, VA
Richmond County has 11,096 business listings across 871 categories. The largest categories in Richmond County business listings are Landmark And Historical Building (360, 3.2%), Churches & Religious Organizations (285, 2.6%), and Real Estate Agents (236, 2.1%). The full Richmond County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Richmond County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Richmond County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark And Historical Building | 360 | 3.2% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 285 | 2.6% |
| Real Estate Agents | 236 | 2.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 233 | 2.1% |
| Restaurants | 168 | 1.5% |
| Professional Services | 164 | 1.5% |
| Auto Repair | 150 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 138 | 1.2% |
| Hair Salons | 137 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 130 | 1.2% |
Richmond County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Richmond |
| Virginia Union University Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Richmond |
| The Locks | Accommodation | Richmond |
| Ernst & Young | Accountant | Richmond |
| Arthur Ashe Center | Active Life | Richmond |
| Centered Richmond Acupuncture and Wellness | Acupuncture | Richmond |
| Children's Home Society | Adoption Services | Richmond |
| VCU Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education | Adult Education | Richmond |
| Paper Moon | Adult Entertainment | Richmond |
| Taboo | Adult Store | Richmond |
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Richmond County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Richmond County Basemaps
Richmond County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Richmond County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Richmond County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Richmond County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.