Richmond County is home to 46,564 people in North Carolina. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 10% of adults. The typical home is worth $54,100. Households here earn about 26% less than in North Carolina as a whole. 19.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Median household income is $28,830, under the $42,589 national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)18.2%(335)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.7%(417)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.6%(783)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War1.8%(34)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 1,838 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Richmond County, North Carolina?
Richmond County, North Carolina has about 46,564 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Richmond County, North Carolina?
The typical household in Richmond County, North Carolina earns about $28,830 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 $54,100, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.
How educated are people in Richmond County, North Carolina?
About 10.1% 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 19.6% of people in Richmond County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Richmond County, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Richmond County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,046 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.
