Henrico County, VA

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2023 Population

334,434

0.394% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.4

0.254% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.44%

0.233% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$86,397

4.82% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$333,600

7.72% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

176,786

0.0769% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Henrico County, VA had a population of 334k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $86,397. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Henrico County, VA grew from 333,120 to 334,434, a 0.394% increase and its median household income grew from $82,424 to $86,397, a 4.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henrico County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (50%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.83%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.98%).

None of the households in Henrico County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.9% of the residents in Henrico County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henrico County, VA are J Sargeant Reynolds Community College (1,653 degrees awarded in 2023), Fortis College-Richmond (179 degrees), and Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing (145 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Henrico County, VA was $333,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.6%.

Most people in Henrico County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Henrico County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Henrico County, VA borders Charles City County, VA, Chesterfield County, VA, Goochland County, VA, Hanover County, VA, New Kent County, VA, Powhatan County, VA, and Richmond city, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Henrico County, VA is home to a population of 334k people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 13.7% of Henrico County, VA residents were born outside of the country (45.9k people).

In 2023, there were 1.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (167k people) in Henrico County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 98.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 31.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.9%

2023 Citizenship

93.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.9% of Henrico County, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Henrico County, VA was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henrico County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henrico County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
167k ± 715
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
98.2k ± 976
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
31.7k ± 689

6.69%

Hispanic Population

22.4k people

6.69% of the people in Henrico County, VA are hispanic (22.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Henrico County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

13.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

45.9k people

13.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

43.6k people

As of 2023, 13.7% of Henrico County, VA residents (45.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henrico County, VA was 13.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henrico County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,175 ± 384
Gulf War (2001-)
3,698 ± 552
Gulf War (1990s)
2,955 ± 486

Henrico County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henrico County, VA employs 177k people. The largest industries in Henrico County, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,249 people), Retail Trade (19,734 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (17,408 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($106,544), Utilities ($97,000), and Finance & Insurance ($95,090).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

177k

2023 Value

± 3,646

−0.0769%

1 Year decline

± 2.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henrico County, VA declined at a rate of −0.0769%, from 177k employees to 177k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henrico County, VA, are Management Occupations (21,570 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,673 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (17,817 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henrico County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

177k

2023 Value

± 3,646

−0.0769%

1 Year decline

± 2.94%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henrico County, VA declined at a rate of −0.0769%, from 177k employees to 177k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henrico County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,249 people), Retail Trade (19,734 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (17,408 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henrico County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Henrico County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,546

Median earning men ± $1,619

$46,460

Median earning women ± $1,487

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,856), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,891), and Public Administration ($81,589).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,633), Wholesale Trade ($62,801), and Public Administration ($62,523).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

830
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
597
Other Services (except Public Administration)
492
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.59M
Finance and Insurance
$1.53M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.29M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Henrico County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.32%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.32%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Henrico County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Henrico County, VA awarded 2,265 degrees. The student population of Henrico County, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,524 male students and 5,867 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henrico County, VA are White (1,088 and 48.8%), followed by Black or African American (714 and 32%), Hispanic or Latino (146 and 6.55%), and Asian (112 and 5.02%).

The largest universities in Henrico County, VA by number of degrees awarded are J Sargeant Reynolds Community College (1,653 and 73%), Fortis College-Richmond (179 and 7.9%), and Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing (145 and 6.4%).

The most popular majors in Henrico County, VA are General Social Sciences (298 and 13.2%), Registered Nursing (252 and 11.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (186 and 8.21%).

The median tuition cost in Henrico County, VA for private four year colleges is $13,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Henrico County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,391 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 9,391 students enrolled in Henrico County, VA, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,999 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
181 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
139 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
298 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Henrico County, VA was General Business Administration & Management with 181 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Henrico County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
1,653 degrees awarded
Fortis College-Richmond
179 degrees awarded
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
145 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was J Sargeant Reynolds Community College with 1,653 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 664 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henrico County, VA, which is 0.415 times less than the 1,601 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,088 degrees mean that there were 1.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 714 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,732) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henrico County, VA was $333,600 in 2023, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $309,700 to $333,600, a 7.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Henrico County, VA is 64.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Henrico County, VA have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henrico County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Henrico County, VA is $86,397. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Henrico County, VA was Census Tract 2001.08 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 2001.09 and Census Tract 2002.02, with respective values of $187,434 and $159,810.

In 2023, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henrico County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.18%.

Housing

Property

$333,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,645

$87,622

Median Property Taxes

±$2,252

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henrico County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henrico County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.6%

Homeownership

2023

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.6% of the housing units in Henrico County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henrico County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2001.08
Census Tract 2001.09
Census Tract 2002.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henrico County, VA was Census Tract 2001.08 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 2001.09 and Census Tract 2002.02, with respective values of $187,434 and $159,810.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Henrico County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,397

Median Household Income

± $1,572

136k

Number of Households

± 2,978

In 2023, the median household income of the 136k households in Henrico County, VA grew to $86,397 from the previous year's value of $82,424.

The following chart displays the households in Henrico County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Henrico County, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Worked At Home (19.8%)
Carpooled (7.49%)

In 2023, 69.6% of workers in Henrico County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henrico County, VA have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% of the workforce in Henrico County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henrico County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Henrico County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henrico County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henrico County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.18%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henrico County, VA (27.9k out of 331k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henrico County, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 9.9% of the children was living in poverty in Henrico County, VA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of Henrico County, VA has health coverage, with 55.6% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Henrico County, VA see 954 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.25% increase from the previous year (924 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1187 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 282 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

954 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Henrico County, VA

Primary care physicians in Henrico County, VA see an average of 954 patients per year. This represents a 3.25% increase from the previous year (924 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Henrico County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.61%

Uninsured

55.6%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henrico County, VA grew by 4.46% from 6.32% to 6.61%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henrico County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.7 in Henrico County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Henrico County, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.7% in Henrico County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Henrico County, VA.