about Richmond
Richmond is located in Henrico county Virginia with a geographic area of 59.9 square miles. The total population in Richmond is 229,233 with 47.4% male and 52.6% female. Children under age 5 represent 5.8% of the population, under age 18 equal 17.4% of the population and over age 65 is 13.1% of the population. The median household income is $51,421, per capita income is $35,682. There are a total of 91,005 housing units with 43.7% owner occupied. Education includes 17.6% of residents that are high school graduates and 45.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Richmond in the summer is 75 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.
