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Richburg

South Carolina · 275 residents (2025 est.) · 0.876 sq mi
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Population has grown 20% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $179,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 41.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 160%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
397
+20%since 2000
from 332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+12%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:275 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2443374315256181990201020202024Richburg
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,760
+97%since 2000
from $13,048 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.8%
+28.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.613
+47%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,800
+160%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
2.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(77)
Black73.8%(245)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian1.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(69)
Black78.1%(310)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian2%(8)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score44.9%(178)
Diversity Score
45
−9%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 98.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 40.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richburg, South Carolina?

Richburg, South Carolina has about 397 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Richburg, South Carolina expensive?

In Richburg, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $179,800.

How educated are people in Richburg, South Carolina?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Richburg, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richburg, South Carolina?

About 41.8% of people in Richburg, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richburg, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Richburg, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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