Richmond
Decennial Census Data
| 1970 | ||
|---|---|---|
TOTAL POPULATION | 79,043 | 100% |
RACE | ||
White | 47,368 | 60% |
Negro | 28,633 | 36% |
Indian | 360 | 1% |
Japanese | 999 | 1% |
Chinese | 635 | 1% |
Filipino | 472 | 1% |
All other | 576 | 1% |
PERSONS OF SPANISH ORIGIN OR DESCENT | 5,049 | 6% |
SEX | ||
Male | 38,223 | 48% |
Female | 40,820 | 52% |
AGE | ||
Under 5 years | 7,167 | 9% |
5 to 19 years | 22,505 | 28% |
20 to 64 years | 43,249 | 55% |
65 years and over | 6,123 | 8% |
Median age | 27 | X |
HOUSEHOLDS | ||
Head of household | 26,096 | 100% |
Families | 20,678 | 79% |
With own children under 18 years | 11,146 | 43% |
Persons per household | 3 | X |
INCOME AND POVERTY IN 1969 | ||
Income of families and unrelated individuals | 8,778 | X |
Income of persons | 3,314 | X |
Less than poverty level | 0 | 13% |