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Richmond city, Virginia

5 public bodies govern here, 4 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 14 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
229,359
Median household income
$64,587
±1,911
Unemployed
5.7%
7,517 of 131,239 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
86.2%
89,950 of 104,321 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

Cities, towns and villages 1

Cities, towns and villages in Richmond city
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
City of Richmond226,604 (2021)900 E Broad St, RichmondWebsite

Special districts 4

Special districts in Richmond city
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Peumansend Creek Regional Jail AuthorityCorrectional institutionsPo Box 1460, Bowling GreenWebsite
Richmond Eye and Ear Hospital AuthorityHospitals8700 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond—
Central Virginia Waste Management AuthoritySolid waste management2100 W Laburnum Ave, RichmondWebsite
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityToll highways901 East Byrd Street, RichmondWebsite

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • CodeRVA Regional High School

    Specialized district1 schools

    2601 Durham Street, Richmond, VA, 23220

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Maggie L. Walker Governor's School

    Specialized district1 schools

    1000 N. Lombardy St., Richmond, VA, 23220

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

  • Metro Richmond Alternative Ed

    Specialized district1 schools

    C/O Richmond City Public Schls, Richmond, VA, 23219

    Federal record.

  • Richmond City Public Schools

    School district57 schools

    301 North 9th St, Richmond, VA, 23219

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • South of the James Winter Market

    3411 Semmes Ave Richmond, VA, 23225

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Farmers Market @ St. Stephen's

    6000 Grove Avenue Richmond, VA, 23226

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • St. Stephen's Farmers' Market

    6000 Grove Avenue Richmond, VA, 23226

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • South of the James Farmers Market

    Forest Hill Avenue & 42nd Street Richmond, VA, 23150

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Dorey Park Farmers Market

    2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA, 23231

    SNAP / EBT

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2022-04-15. USDA listing

  • 17th Street Farmers' Market

    100 N. 17th St., Richmond, VA, 23219

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Birdhouse Farmers Market

    1507 Grayland Ave, Richmond, VA, 23220

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Brookland Park Farmers' Market

    207 W. Brookland Park Blvd., Richmond, VA, 23222

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Byrd House Market

    239 S. Linden St., Richmond, VA, 23220

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Farmers Market at St Stephens

    6000 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA, 23226

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • OnTheSquareVA Farmers Market

    109 Governor Street, Richmond, VA, 23219

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • The Carytown Farmers Market

    3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond, VA, 23221

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • The South of the James Market

    4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA, 23225

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

  • Tricycle Gardens' Four Season Farmers' Market

    823 N. 31st St., 31st Street Baptist Church, Richmond, VA, 23223

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.