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Name: Population — Richmond (Independent City), VA (persons)
Creator: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Regional Economic Accounts)

It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Regional Economic Accounts) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-VA-51760.POP.A.NSA.

Population — Richmond (Independent City), VA (persons)

AnnualNot seasonally adjustedCode US-VA-51760.POP.A.NSA

Latest233,655 persons2024

Previous230,383 persons2023

Year ago230,383 persons2023

Population — Richmond (Independent City), VA (persons) was 233,655 persons in 2024, up 1.4% from 2023.

That is the highest reading since 1974.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from 214,925 persons (2014) to 233,655 persons (2024), averaging 225,183 persons.

Population — Richmond (Independent City), VA (persons) (persons), 1969 – 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Regional Economic Accounts).

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Recent data

Period	Value
2024	233,655 persons
2023	230,383 persons
2022	228,670 persons
2021	227,164 persons
2020	226,923 persons
2019	225,993 persons
2018	225,131 persons
2017	223,674 persons
2016	222,266 persons
2015	218,228 persons
2014	214,925 persons
2013	212,251 persons
2012	209,697 persons
2011	205,807 persons
2010	204,239 persons
2009	203,678 persons
2008	202,254 persons
2007	200,201 persons
2006	198,618 persons
2005	197,465 persons
2004	196,878 persons
2003	197,306 persons
2002	197,513 persons
2001	197,575 persons

Last 24 observations. The full history (56 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observation	2024
First observation	1969
Observations	56
Frequency	Annual
Units	persons
Adjustment	Not seasonally adjusted
10-year high	233,655 persons (2024)
10-year low	214,925 persons (2014)
10-year average	225,183 persons
Source agency	U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Regional Economic Accounts)
Makrognosis code	US-VA-51760.POP.A.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Richmond city, VA (U)Employment: Richmond city, VA (U)Labor Force: Richmond city, VA (U)Per-Capita Personal Income — Richmond (Independent City), VA (USD)Personal Income — Richmond (Independent City), VA (USD thousands)Unemployment: Richmond city, VA (U)

National figure

United States Population, midperiod

FAQ

Where does this data come from?: It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Regional Economic Accounts) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-VA-51760.POP.A.NSA.

Last updated 2026-07-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (Regional Economic Accounts). Original title: “Population — Richmond (Independent City), VA (persons)”.