Local SEO in Richmond city, Virginia

How many businesses in Richmond city could benefit from local search optimization, based on U.S. Census data.

Key facts — Richmond city, Virginia

6,441
business establishments
61
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
128,485
total employees
229,247
population (2023)

Marketing & business landscape

Total business establishments6,441
Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418)61
Total private employment128,485
Total annual payroll$9,342,474,000
Population (2023)229,247
Businesses per 1,000 residents28.1

Richmond city has 6,441 business establishments, of which roughly 61 are advertising, public-relations, and related-services firms. For the remaining local businesses, local SEO — Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and location landing pages — is the primary way to appear in nearby search results.

White-label SEO for agencies in Richmond city

Agencies serving Richmond city’s 6,441 businesses often deliver SEO through a white-label partner. Holly Starks provides white-label local SEO, link building, and authority building under your brand. See the white-label SEO overview.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.