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Population density in Richmond County

Population density in Richmond County was 3,364.8 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is up 0.3% from 2024. That is the 5th highest of 62 counties in 2025.

2025, inhabitants per km²3,364.8
Change on 2024+0.3%
Rank5th of 62Counties in New York ranked
Series high3,364.82025
Series low3,306.32022

Population density in Richmond County, 2020 to 2025

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3,3003,3203,3403,3603,3802020202120222023202420252020: 3,323.4 inhabitants per km²2021: 3,316.5 inhabitants per km²2022: 3,306.3 inhabitants per km²2023: 3,323.8 inhabitants per km²2024: 3,353.2 inhabitants per km²2025: 3,364.8 inhabitants per km²
inhabitants per km². Source: Invokely calculation with data from U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2026-10-09, published 2026-03-26.
All 6 values
Periodinhabitants per km²
20253,364.8
20243,353.2
20233,323.8
20223,306.3
20213,316.5
20203,323.4

Compared with New York and United States

Place2025
Richmond County3,364.8
New York163.9
United States37.3

Rankings

Definition

Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.

United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.

How to cite

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

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What is the population density in Richmond County?

Population density in Richmond County was 3,364.8 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is up 0.3% from 2024. That is the 5th highest of 62 counties in 2025.

Where does this figure come from?

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-09.

What was the highest population density in Richmond County?

3,364.8 inhabitants per km² in 2025, the highest value since 2020 in this series.

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