Richmond region at a glance

Locality
Population1

% growth since 2000

% adults 25+ with bachelor’s degree
Per capita income2
Jobless rate3
Average weekly wage4
Charles City County
7,212
4.1%
10.5%
$32,615
9.9%
$651
Chesterfield County
303,469
16.3
32.6
41,888
6.9
779
Goochland County
20,958
23.7
29.4
58,642
6.8
1,087
Hanover County
99,716
14.6
28.7
41,119
6.8
693
Henrico County
292,599
11.1
34.9
44,079
6.9
849
Powhatan County
28,006
23.9
19.1
37,320
6.7
669
City of Richmond
202,002
2.2
29.5
43,011
9.9
951


1 2008 estimate

2 2007 estimate

3 December 2009

4 Second quarter, 2009

Sources: Virginia Economic Development Partnership, Virginia Employment Commission