Richmond County, GA

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    2024 Population
    206,069
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.2
    0.571% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20%
    5.23% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,637
    4.59% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $178,500
    9.31% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    87,602
    1.14% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Richmond County, GA 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.

    98.2% of the residents in Richmond County, GA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Richmond County, GA was $178,500, and the homeownership rate was 51.2%.

    Most people in Richmond County, GA N/A, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Richmond County, GA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Richmond County, GA is home to a population of 206k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.78% of Richmond County, GA residents were born outside of the country (7.78k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.77 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Richmond County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 64.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.34k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of Richmond County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Richmond County, GA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County, GA
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      115k ± 1.13k
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      64.7k ± 367
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      8.34k ± 999
    5.79%
    Hispanic Population
    11.9k people

    In 2024, there were 1.77 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Richmond County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 64.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.34k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.79% of the people in Richmond County, GA are hispanic (11.9k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Richmond County, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.78%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    7.78k people
    3.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    7.21k people

    As of 2024, 3.78% of Richmond County, GA residents (7.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Richmond County, GA was 3.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      5,751 ± 716
    2. Vietnam
      3,796 ± 467
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,705 ± 523

    Richmond County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    88.2% of the population of Richmond County, GA has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 9.67% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 4.83% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Richmond County, GA see 1,124 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,124 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 462 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 279 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,124 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Richmond County, GA

    Primary care physicians in Richmond County, GA see an average of 1,124 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,124 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

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    2. Health Practice Name

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    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

    4. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004

    5. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    11.8%
    Uninsured
    35.4%
    Employer Coverage
    22.5%
    Medicaid
    9.67%
    Medicare
    15.8%
    Non-Group
    4.83%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richmond County, GA grew by 1.86% from 11.6% to 11.8%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.17 in Richmond County, GA.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, 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 44.4% in Richmond County, GA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.4% in Richmond County, GA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Richmond County, GA employs 87.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Richmond County, GA were Health Care & Social Assistance (13,996 people), Retail Trade (11,094 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,659 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($98,750), Utilities ($89,070), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,216).

    Employment

    Occupations

    87.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,969
    1.14%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.74%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richmond County, GA grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 86.6k employees to 87.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richmond County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,824 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,382 people), and Management Occupations (6,472 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richmond County, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    87.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,969
    1.14%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.74%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richmond County, GA grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 86.6k employees to 87.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richmond County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,996 people), Retail Trade (11,094 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,659 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richmond County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Richmond County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $40,192
    Median earning men ± $2,166
    $33,766
    Median earning women ± $1,445

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,104), Information ($59,837), and Wholesale Trade ($56,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($45,708), Public Administration ($42,596), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,358).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% 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 11.9%.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.76M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $504k
      Manufacturing
    3. $488k
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Richmond County, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

    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 Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Richmond County, GA awarded 4,760 degrees. The student population of Richmond County, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,693 male students and 10,814 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Richmond County, GA are White (2,316 and 49.1%), Black or African American (1,524 and 32.3%), Hispanic or Latino (325 and 6.88%), and Asian (282 and 5.97%).

    The median tuition costs are $12,706 for private four year colleges, and $7,064 and $23,384 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Richmond County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 16,507 (34.5% men and 65.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 16,507 students enrolled in Richmond County, GA, 34.5% men and 65.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,769 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Welding Technology
      112 degrees awarded
    2. Computer & Information Systems Security
      106 degrees awarded
    3. Electrician
      94 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Richmond County, GA was Welding Technology with 112 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Richmond County, GA according to their major.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richmond County, GA, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,316 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 1,524 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($15,431) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Richmond County, GA was $178,500 in 2024, which is 0.537 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $163,300 to $178,500, a 9.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Richmond County, GA is 51.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Richmond County, GA have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Richmond County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 18.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Richmond County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.305%.

    Housing

    Property

    $178,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,336
    $39,285
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,609

    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 Richmond County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

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    Rent vs Own

    51.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 51.2% of the housing units in Richmond County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.4%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $55,637
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,844
    76.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,565

    In 2024, the median household income of the 76.7k households in Richmond County, GA grew to $55,637 from the previous year's value of $53,197.

    The following chart displays the households in Richmond County, GA 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 N/A range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Richmond County, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commute Time

    21.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Richmond County, GA have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Richmond County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 18.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Richmond County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.305%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richmond County, GA (39.4k out of 197k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richmond County, GA 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 32% of the children was living in poverty in Richmond County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 12.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 429 in Richmond County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 107% per 100,000 population.

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