Richmond County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Georgia

The population of Richmond County, Georgia is 206,040 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $53,197, the median home value is $163,300, and the median age is 35.0.

The population of Richmond County has grown 2.6% since 2010 (201,122 → 206,303), a +0.18% annualized rate.

Richmond County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

206,040

Population

+0.18%

Annual growth

635

People / sq mi

$53,197

Median Income

$163,300

Median Home Value

Richmond County covers 324 sq mi of land at 635.3 people per square mile.

About Richmond County, GA

Richmond County is a county in Georgia with a population of 206,040. It ranks #11 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 35.0, younger than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Richmond County is $53,197, below the US median of $74,580. 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $163,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,087. The homeownership rate of 51.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Richmond County reflects 24.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.8 minutes each way.

Richmond County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Richmond County had a population of 201,122 in 2010 and 206,303 in 2024, a 2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 206,557 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.18%.

206,303

Population (2024)

201,122

Population (2010)

206,557

Peak (2020)

0.18%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	201,122	-	-	estimate
2011	200,618	-504	-0.25%	estimate
2012	201,827	+1,209	+0.60%	estimate
2013	201,457	-370	-0.18%	estimate
2014	201,448	-9	-0.00%	estimate
2015	201,639	+191	+0.09%	estimate
2016	202,179	+540	+0.27%	estimate
2017	201,965	-214	-0.11%	estimate
2018	202,027	+62	+0.03%	estimate
2019	202,639	+612	+0.30%	estimate
2020	206,557	+3,918	+1.93%	estimate
2021	205,331	-1,226	-0.59%	estimate
2022	206,510	+1,179	+0.57%	estimate
2023	205,646	-864	-0.42%	estimate
2024	206,303	+657	+0.32%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	33.4%
Black or African American	56.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.0

Median Age

51.6%

Female

48.4%

Male

14.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

6.9%

20–24

7.8%

25–34

16.0%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

10.6%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

9.4%

75–84

4.0%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 14.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$53,197$-21,467 vs state
Mean household income	$73,646
Per-capita income	$30,209
Poverty rate	17.5%+7.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.5%
Employment-to-population	52.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.3%

Finance & real estate

13.4%

Education & health care

11.9%

Manufacturing

9.9%

Construction

6.2%

Retail trade

5.8%

Public administration

4.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Richmond County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.3% of workers.

How residents commute

1.6%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

76.0%

Public transit

8.3%

Work from home

20.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$163,300$-109,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,087

Median rent

51.4%

Homeownership rate

92,652

Total housing units

81.0%

Occupied

19.0%

Vacant

48.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.4%

With health insurance

93.9%

With broadband internet

32.7%

Foreign-born

11.5%

Veterans (18+)

19.1%

With a disability

93.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.8%

High School+

24.1%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Georgia

Atlanta (499,287)Columbus (204,383)Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (201,504)Macon-Bibb County (156,543)Savannah (147,546)Athens-Clarke County unified government (126,987)South Fulton (109,157)Sandy Springs (107,198)Roswell (92,577)Johns Creek (82,115)All Georgia cities →

Other counties in Georgia

Fulton County (1,068,507)Gwinnett County (966,972)Cobb County (769,152)DeKalb County (762,105)Clayton County (298,771)Chatham County (298,143)Cherokee County (274,539)Forsyth County (260,062)Henry County (245,417)Hall County (208,395)All Georgia counties →

Part of Georgia

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Metro areas in Georgia

Atlanta (6,176,937)Augusta (618,022)Chattanooga (569,333)Savannah (412,089)Columbus (326,136)Macon (234,040)Athens (218,190)Gainesville (208,395)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richmond County, Georgia has a population of 206,040 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 635 people per square mile.

The population of Richmond County has grown 2.6% since 2010 (201,122 → 206,303), a +0.18% annualized rate.

The median household income in Richmond County, Georgia is $53,197, with mean (average) household income of $73,646 and per-capita income of $30,209. 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Richmond County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (56.1%), White (33.4%), 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 Richmond County, Georgia is 35.0 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

The median home value in Richmond County is $163,300 and median monthly rent is $1,087. 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 92,652 total housing units, 19.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Richmond County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Richmond County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.