Welcome to Central Virginia and its centerpiece, Richmond, the City by the James River. Rich in cultural history yet maintaining a progressive attitude, Richmond is one of the top places to live in the nation, with burgeoning high tech industries, top notch educational institutions, and an excellent quality of life.

Richmond-Petersburg MSA
Demographic Profile

Population (2001, est.) 976,850

Projected 2003 population 1,002,461

Median age (2001, est.) 36 years

Population breakdown by age group (2001, est.)

19 years and under (percentage of total) 29.5 %
20 to 34 years 21 %
35 to 54 years 33 %
55 to 74 years 16 %
75 years and older .5 %

Population by gender (2001, est.)
Male 461,257
Female 515,593

Median household income (2001, est.) $49,047.

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