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Richfield

North Carolina · 613 residents · 2.422 sq mi
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Richfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,909. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value is $100,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
613
+19%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
253 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4345717098469831990201020202024Richfield
2024937
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,909
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,151
+51%since 2000
from $15,334 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(422)
Black14.4%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian2.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(186)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(506)
Black8.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian5.4%(33)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.8%(207)
Diversity Score
34
−6%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, North Carolina?

Richfield, North Carolina has about 613 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richfield, North Carolina?

The typical household in Richfield, North Carolina earns about $45,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richfield, North Carolina expensive?

In Richfield, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, North Carolina?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Richfield, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richfield, North Carolina?

About 7.8% of people in Richfield, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richfield, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Richfield, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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