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Richburg

South Carolina · 275 residents · 0.876 sq mi
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Richburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,800. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−17%since 2000
from 332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
314 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+13%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2443374315256181990201020202024Richburg
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$17,068
+31%since 2000
from $13,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing13.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−51.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+106%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(91)
Black66.2%(182)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(153)
Diversity Score
56
+13%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
98.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 98.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
12.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
57.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richburg, South Carolina?

Richburg, South Carolina has about 275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richburg, South Carolina?

The typical household in Richburg, South Carolina earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richburg, South Carolina expensive?

In Richburg, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Richburg, South Carolina?

About 13.2% 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 7.5% of people in Richburg, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richburg, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Richburg, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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