How Does Richmond, VA Spend Tax Money?
Richmond, VA spends $61,661 per resident, with total expenditures of $14.0B. Top spending categories: Education ($20,033/person), Police ($2,108/person), Parks & Recreation ($1,154/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (45/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $14.0B |
| Per Capita Spending | $61,661 |
| Total Revenue | $17.5B |
| Total Debt | $296.3M |
| Population | 227,171 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 45/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$20,033/person
Police$2,108/person
Parks & Recreation$1,154/person
Fire Protection$921/person
Highways & Roads$738/person
Health$341/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.