Richmond Metro Area Population (1950-2026)

The current metro area population of Richmond in 2026 is 1,174,000, a 1.03% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Richmond in 2025 was 1,162,000, a 0.96% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Richmond in 2024 was 1,151,000, a 0.96% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Richmond in 2023 was 1,140,000, a 1.06% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Richmond Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.