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Rich Square

North Carolina · 894 residents · 3.086 sq mi
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Rich Square has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,870. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,200. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
894
−4%since 2000
from 931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
290 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.4
+31%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7088169241K1K1990201020202024Rich Square
2024880
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,870
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,378
+94%since 2000
from $13,079 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(395)
Black55.6%(518)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(584)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(270)
Black64.5%(577)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(523)
Diversity Score
58
−7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2011
from 29.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rich Square, North Carolina?

Rich Square, North Carolina has about 894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rich Square, North Carolina?

The typical household in Rich Square, North Carolina earns about $30,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rich Square, North Carolina expensive?

In Rich Square, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Rich Square, North Carolina?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rich Square, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rich Square, North Carolina?

About 34.8% of people in Rich Square, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rich Square, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rich Square, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 154 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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