Richmond County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Richmond County is located in New York with a total population of 492,734. It is the 10th most populous county out of 62 in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richmond County is 40.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richmond County is $98,290. This is 16% higher than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $658,500. Housing costs are 63% higher than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Richmond County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.5%.

Education

35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.