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Richlands

North Carolina · 2,287 residents · 1.651 sq mi
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Richlands has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,059. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,359 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,300. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,287
+146%since 2000
from 928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,385 / sq mi
+146%since 2000
from 562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.5
−26%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7491K2K2K3K1990201020202024Richlands
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,059
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,263 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,458
+10%since 2000
from $18,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing16.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+4%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(657)
Black25.1%(233)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(20)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(489)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(1,430)
Black16.8%(384)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(231)
Asian1.4%(31)
Other7%(161)
Diversity Score68.2%(1,560)
Diversity Score
68
+29%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+97%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richlands, North Carolina?

Richlands, North Carolina has about 2,287 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richlands, North Carolina earns about $52,059 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 $176,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Richlands, North Carolina?

About 18.5% 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 18.2% of people in Richlands, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richlands, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Richlands, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,291 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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