Richmond County, Georgia
Richmond County is home to 206,069 people. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $55,637.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 206,069 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $55,637 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 20.0% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 30.9% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 4.7% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 11.8% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $178,500 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,141 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 55.6% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.8% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 35.2 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Burke County
- Columbia County
- Jefferson County
- McDuffie County
- Aiken County, South Carolina
- Edgefield County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.