Henrico County, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in Virginia

The population of Henrico County, Virginia is 334,434 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $86,397, the median home value is $333,600, and the median age is 39.4.

The population of Henrico County has grown 10.3% since 2010 (307,201 → 338,696), a +0.70% annualized rate.

Henrico County within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

334,434

Population

+0.70%

Annual growth

1431

People / sq mi

$86,397

Median Income

$333,600

Median Home Value

Henrico County covers 234 sq mi of land at 1431.0 people per square mile.

About Henrico County, VA

Henrico County is a county in Virginia with a population of 334,434. It ranks #6 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 39.4, in line with the national median. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

The median household income in Henrico County is $86,397, above the US median of $74,580. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $333,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,474. The homeownership rate of 64.6% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Henrico County reflects 45.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.8% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.5 minutes each way.

Henrico County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Henrico County had a population of 307,201 in 2010 and 338,696 in 2024, a 10.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 338,696 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.70%.

338,696

Population (2024)

307,201

Population (2010)

338,696

Peak (2024)

0.70%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	307,201	-	-	estimate
2011	310,401	+3,200	+1.04%	estimate
2012	315,575	+5,174	+1.67%	estimate
2013	318,646	+3,071	+0.97%	estimate
2014	321,863	+3,217	+1.01%	estimate
2015	324,424	+2,561	+0.80%	estimate
2016	326,178	+1,754	+0.54%	estimate
2017	328,008	+1,830	+0.56%	estimate
2018	329,917	+1,909	+0.58%	estimate
2019	332,513	+2,596	+0.79%	estimate
2020	334,939	+2,426	+0.73%	estimate
2021	334,501	-438	-0.13%	estimate
2022	334,855	+354	+0.11%	estimate
2023	335,729	+874	+0.26%	estimate
2024	338,696	+2,967	+0.88%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	51.3%
Black or African American	29.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.4

Median Age

52.3%

Female

47.7%

Male

16.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

6.2%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

14.0%

35–44

14.0%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

9.8%

75–84

4.6%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 16.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$86,397$-4,577 vs state
Mean household income	$121,771
Per-capita income	$50,277
Poverty rate	6.0%-0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	65.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.5%

Finance & real estate

14.5%

Information

11.7%

Education & health care

7.4%

Public administration

6.7%

Manufacturing

5.9%

Construction

5.6%

Retail trade

5.5%

The largest employment sector in Henrico County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

69.6%

Public transit

19.8%

Work from home

22.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$333,600$-27,100 vs state

Median home value

$1,474

Median rent

64.6%

Homeownership rate

142,964

Total housing units

94.8%

Occupied

5.2%

Vacant

35.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.4%

With health insurance

95.6%

With broadband internet

26.9%

Foreign-born

6.0%

Veterans (18+)

11.4%

With a disability

84.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.0%

High School+

45.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henrico County, Virginia has a population of 334,434 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 1431 people per square mile.

The population of Henrico County has grown 10.3% since 2010 (307,201 → 338,696), a +0.70% annualized rate.

The median household income in Henrico County, Virginia is $86,397, with mean (average) household income of $121,771 and per-capita income of $50,277. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Henrico County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (51.3%), Black or African American (29.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Henrico County, Virginia is 39.4 years. Residents are 52.3% female and 47.7% male.

The median home value in Henrico County is $333,600 and median monthly rent is $1,474. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 142,964 total housing units, 5.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Henrico County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Henrico County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.