The Downtown Area

Richmond’s downtown has increasing living opportunities in a limited number of historic houses.

Welcome to The Downtown Area

From Shockoe Bottom to Shockoe Slip, Broad Street to Franklin Street to Monroe Ward, Richmond’s downtown has increasing living opportunities in a limited number of historic houses and an increasing number of condos built in adaptive reuse projects. Whether it is in old warehouses, a historic hotel, or a renovated department store, people are excited about living near the river, great dining and entertainment options, and being close to their offices.
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Overview for The Downtown Area, VA

33,965 people live in The Downtown Area, where the median age is 27.2 and the average individual income is $37,186. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

33,965

Total Population

27.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$37,186

Average individual Income

Around The Downtown Area, VA

There's plenty to do around The Downtown Area, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

94
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
88
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
50
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Outpost Richmond, JC Desserts, and Na Nin.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 2.43 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.68 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.54 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 0.09 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.78 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.16 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for The Downtown Area, VA

The Downtown Area has 14,099 households, with an average household size of 2.16. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Downtown Area do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 33,965 people call The Downtown Area home. The population density is 7,023.7 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

33,965

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

27.2

Median Age

47.65 / 52.35%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
14,099

Total Households

2.16

Average Household Size

$37,186

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in The Downtown Area, VA

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The following schools are within or nearby The Downtown Area. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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