Richlands is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 5,189 people and two associated neighborhoods, Richlands is the 120th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some towns, Richlands isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Richlands are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Richlands is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Richlands who work in sales jobs (23.93%), healthcare (9.14%), and office and administrative support (8.92%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Richlands is worth considering.In terms of college education, the citizens of Richlands rank slightly lower than the national average. 15.19% of adults 25 and older in Richlands have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Richlands in 2022 was $27,739, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $110,956 for a family of four. However, Richlands contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Richlands home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Richlands residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Richlands include Irish, English, German, Scots-Irish, and European. The most common language spoken in Richlands is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Arabic.
