Henrico County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henrico County is located in Virginia with a total population of 334,434. It is the 6th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henrico County is 39.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henrico County is $86,397. This is 5% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $333,600. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henrico County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (29.4% vs 18.4%).

Education

45.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%. Notably, 19.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.