Richmond County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Richmond County is located in Georgia with a total population of 206,040. It is the 11th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richmond County is 35.0 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richmond County is $53,197. This is 29% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.1%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $163,300. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Richmond County is Black or African American, making up 55.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (55.3% vs 31.0%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.