COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Richmond County

North Carolina · 44,518 residents · 473.689 sq mi

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Richmond County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,953. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.0

US median: 33.0

Less educated

8% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

44,518

−4%vs 2000

vs 46,564 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

94 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 98 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.0

−4%vs 2000

vs 35.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202442K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$21,953

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $28,830 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$9,841

−32%vs 2000

vs $14,485 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.8%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$39,700

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $54,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$301

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $404 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.3%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.9% in 2000

27.7% rent

Afford Score

1.8

−4%vs 2000

vs 1.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic63.4%(29,522)

Black30.4%(14,160)

Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,319)

Asian0.6%(299)

Other0%

Diversity Score59.6%(27,746)

1990

White, non-Hispanic69.2%(30,825)

Black29%(12,888)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(307)

Asian0.2%(87)

Other1.6%(718)

Diversity Score55.5%(24,715)

Diversity Score

−7%vs 2000

vs 60 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

7.9%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

60.4%

−8.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.5%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.8 min

+5%vs 2000

vs 15.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond County, North Carolina?

Richmond County, North Carolina has about 44,518 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Richmond County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Richmond County, North Carolina earns about $21,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond County, North Carolina expensive?

In Richmond County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, North Carolina?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond County, North Carolina?

About 16.8% of people in Richmond County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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