Richlands is located in Tazewell county Virginia with a geographic area of 5.7 square miles. The total population in Richlands is 5,311 with 47.2% male and 52.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 17.8% of the population and over age 65 is 27.5% of the population. The median household income is $28,970, per capita income is $25,117. There are a total of 2,409 housing units with 65.5% owner occupied. Education includes 28.1% of residents that are high school graduates and 13.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Richlands in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.
