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Richburg

South Carolina · 280 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 $45,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $137,000. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 141%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
−16%since 2000
from 332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
320 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−4%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2443374315256181990201020202024Richburg
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,125
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$30,112
+131%since 2000
from $13,048 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,000
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+155%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
63
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(65)
Black71.8%(201)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(134)
Diversity Score
48
−3%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 98.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richburg, South Carolina?

Richburg, South Carolina has about 280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richburg, South Carolina earns about $45,125 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 $137,000, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Richburg, South Carolina?

About 19.9% 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 29.0% 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 116 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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