Demographics

Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

The Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is located in the center of eastern Virginia. The 16-county, four city area encompasses nearly 5,717 square miles. Richmond is the state capital and the headquarters of the Fifth Federal Reserve District. Seven Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in the area.

The Richmond MSA is a crossroad of transportation. Rail lines radiate in all directions from Richmond. Interstate 95, 64 and 85 converge in the metropolitan area.

The MSA is 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 90 miles North of Norfolk, Virginia

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Henrico County. Demographics

For population information visit: The Henrico County Planning Department.

For Income Information visit the U.S. Census Bureau.

CLIMATE
Temperature Degrees Celsius Degrees Fahrenheit
Average annual temperature 14.30 57.7
Avg. low temperature - January -3.50 25.7
Avg. high temperature - January 7.60 45.7

Avg. low temperature - July
19.70 67.5
Avg. high temperature - July 31.30 88.4
 
Precipitation
Normal Annual Precipitation 109.6 Centimeters 43.16 Inches
Normal Number of Days with Snowfall 4.3 days
 

The Richmond area climate is classified as modified continental with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid and winters generally mild.

Source: National Weather Service

 
EDUCATION

Henrico county continues to invest heavily in its national award winning school system in order to prepare our children for the future. Henrico schools consistently rank among the best in Virginia. Ten Specialty Centers offer students opportunities to focus their learning experiences with a rigorous college-preparatory program in an already strong academic setting. For more information visit Henrico County Schools.

 
AREA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College
John Tyler Community College
VCU School of Medicine
Presbyterian School of Christian Education
Randolph-Macon College
Union Theological Seminary
University of Richmond
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University