Henrico County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Henrico County, Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Henrico County, Virginia has a population of 335,744, the 6th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $88,783 and the median home value is $359,200. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Henrico County Quick Facts

Population 335,744

Median Household Income $88,783

Median Home Value $359,200

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 39.4 years

Homeownership Rate 64.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 46.5%

High School Graduation 93.3%

Cities/Places 13

Population 335,744 6th of 133

Median Income $88,783 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment 3.9%

How Henrico County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	334,434	335,744	+0.4%
Median household income	$86,397	$88,783	+2.8%
Median home value	$333,600	$359,200	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Henrico

$88,783

$93,170

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Henrico

$359,200

$383,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.7%

$25K-$50K 15.8%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 44.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

8.4%

$150K-$200K

10.7%

$200K+

15.7%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

68.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.5%

Renter 35.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,541/mo 20.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

21.8%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

22.6%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Henrico County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Tuckahoe	49,183	$102,264	7.4%	$462,800
Short Pump	29,026	$138,845	3.6%	$568,900
Laurel	18,721	$73,609	8.4%	$283,600
Glen Allen	17,551	$92,723	3.6%	$357,200
East Highland Park	15,265	$64,681	12.8%	$229,200
Highland Springs	14,296	$57,599	19.0%	$227,300
Lakeside	12,654	$72,032	11.8%	$288,200
Wyndham	12,099	$235,250	1.2%	$703,000
Innsbrook	8,578	$129,436	5.0%	$463,500
Montrose	8,285	$49,550	19.9%	$194,100
Dumbarton	7,997	$60,169	12.1%	$291,300
Sandston	7,399	$59,238	13.9%	$219,900
Chamberlayne	4,692	$97,544	6.8%	$351,100

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Population Overview

Henrico County is located in Virginia with a total population of 335,744. It is the 6th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henrico County is 39.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henrico County is $88,783. This is 5% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $359,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henrico County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (29.1% vs 18.3%).

Education

46.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Henrico County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%. Notably, 19.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Henrico County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Henrico County, Virginia?

Henrico County has a population of 335,744, making it the 6th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Henrico County?

The median household income in Henrico County is $88,783 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Henrico County, Virginia?

Henrico County contains 13 Census-designated places.