Henrico County Government recently hosted a luncheon to honor older adults in the community, highlighting their contributions and celebrating the lives of several honorees, including the eldest attendee at 104 years old.
At the event on September 25, 2025, Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Roscoe D. Cooper III addressed guests, stating, “We are grateful for your wisdom, experience and perspective,” and adding, “I want you to know that this county sees you.” Cooper continued his remarks by emphasizing respect for the senior attendees: “We don’t just see you, but we hear you, we value & respect you. We can learn from you & the life lessons that you accumulated across this vast wealth of experience. You are the foundation as we work together to build a better county, & a better future for everyone,” he said.
The luncheon recognized both individual achievements and broader contributions made by older residents in Henrico County. According to Henrico County Government’s post on September 25, “The luncheon highlighted the lives of honorees and recognized the contributions of older adults throughout the community, with the eldest attendee now 104.”
Henrico County is home to a diverse and growing population. The Henrico County Public Schools District enrolled 50,464 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to data from the Virginia Department of Education (source). Among its schools, Deep Run High School reported the highest enrollment at 2,039 students (source). Black students represented 35.7% of total school enrollment during this period (source). Overall student enrollment saw a slight increase of 0.1% over the previous year (source). Holladay Elementary School had the largest pre-kindergarten cohort in Henrico County during this period (source).
These demographic trends highlight an evolving community landscape in which both younger and older generations contribute to Henrico County’s development.
