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24641

Richlands, VA

Total Population
5,456
Median Household Income
$36,919
Median Home Value
$103,900
Median Rent
$824

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$36,919
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$103,900
100.2% above state median
Rent
$824
100% above state median
Median Age
45.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Richlands, VA 24641

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Richlands, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 45.4 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 8.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 24.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$36,919
-50.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-59,265,508
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.31 people

Total Households
2,342
Family Households
44.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
43.2%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
13.4%
#3 Industry
Finance
12.2%
Total Employed Residents:895

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
10.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.4%
44 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
5 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,832
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.7%
1,889 employed
Labor Force
2,066
172 unemployed
Median Age
45.4 years
Per Capita Income
$27,727
Poverty Rate
24.1%

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