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Richfield

North Carolina · 582 residents · 2.422 sq mi
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Richfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $240,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
582
+13%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
240 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+17%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4345717098469831990201020202024Richfield
2024937
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,028
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,974
+56%since 2000
from $15,334 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,000
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+76%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(511)
Black5.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian2.1%(12)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score23.2%(135)
Diversity Score
23
−36%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richfield, North Carolina?

Richfield, North Carolina has about 582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richfield, North Carolina earns about $67,028 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 $240,000, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Richfield, North Carolina?

About 25.0% 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 5.2% 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 42 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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