Socioeconomic Data

Socioeconomic Data

As part of the MPO's regional transportation planning process, socioeconomic data and forecast are developed by area local governments and RRPDC staff at a relatively small geographic level (i.e., traffic analysis zones) for use in various VDOT, MPO and local plan and study activities. Socioeconomic data/forecasts provides input for travel demand models, EIS, corridor studies, air quality conformity analysis, transit studies, etc., and is used to respond to information requests for market and other demographic studies. The Socioeconomic Data Report for Base Year 2008 and Projection Year 2035 was reviewed and approved at the MPO's September 9, 2010 meeting. Revisions were made to the data and approved by the MPO Technical Advisory Committee on March 17, 2011.

In addition to the Socioeconomic Data Report for Base Year 2008 and Projection Year 2035, staff prepared a Socioeconomic Analysis Report. In this report, 2008 and 2035 data is analyzed to illustrate the regional picture of the Richmond Region by looking at current regional density patterns and how this may affect future growth into 2035. Additionally, historical regional trends are referenced followed by the analysis of urban, suburban, and rural areas. Throughout the report regional development centers are identified as geographical areas in which there is a high concentration of population and/or employment. The intent of this report is to provide a foundation in opportunities for regional planning.

The RRPDC works with area local governments to coordinate the development of socioeconomic data and forecasts. Data prepared by RRPDC staff and area local governments is as follows:

Total population
Group quarters population
Single and multi-family population
Total households
Total housing units
Single and multi-family housing units
Total employment
Retail employment
Total students
Students grades K-12 (by location of school)
College students (by location of school)
Automobiles

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