Area |
Civilian Labor Force |
Employment |
Unemployment Rate |
Hanover County |
56,901 |
54,384 |
4.4% |
Richmond MSA |
668,870 |
624,071 |
6.7% |
Virginia |
4,273,950 |
4,011,895 |
6.1% |
Source: Virginia Employment Commission Labor Force, Employment & Unemployment, September 2020, Not seasonally adjusted |
According to 2016 American Community Survey data, 90 percent of the Richmond MSA population over age 25 has at least a high school education, compared to 87 percent nationally. The Richmond Region compares favorably in higher education, with many residents holding at least a Bachelor’s degree.
Highest Education Level Attained |
Richmond MSA (Total #) |
Richmond MSA (% of Total) |
Virginia (% of Total |
U.S. (% of Total) |
Less than High School Diploma |
88,617 |
10.0% |
10.7% |
12.6% |
High School or GED |
222,246 |
25.2% |
24.0% |
27.2% |
Some College, No Degree |
178,953 |
20.3% |
19.5% |
20.6% |
Associate Degree |
69,427 |
7.9% |
7.7% |
8.4% |
Bachelor Degree |
201,670 |
22.8% |
21.7% |
19.3% |
Graduate or Professional Degree |
122,606 |
13.9% |
16.4% |
11.9% |
Source: Greater Richmond Partnership |