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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richlands

North Carolina · 928 residents · 1.651 sq mi
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Richlands has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,263. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,700. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

928
−7%since 1990
from 996 in 1990
1990 – 2025
562 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 603 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+17%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7491K2K2K3K1990201020202024Richlands
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,263
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,419 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,615
+101%since 1990
from $9,258 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.5%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
36.8% rent
3.2
+27%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(765)
Black22.6%(225)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score47.8%(476)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(657)
Black25.1%(233)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(20)
Asian0.8%(7)
Diversity Score52.7%(489)
53
+10%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−34%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Richlands, North Carolina?

Richlands, North Carolina has about 928 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richlands, North Carolina earns about $20,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richlands, North Carolina expensive?

In Richlands, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Richlands, North Carolina?

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

What is the poverty rate in Richlands, North Carolina?

About 24.5% of people in Richlands, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richlands, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Richlands, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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