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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Richmond County

North Carolina · 46,564 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 $28,830. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,564
+5%since 1990
from 44,518 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 94 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.5
+4%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K46K47K1990201020202024Richmond County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,830
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,953 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,485
+47%since 1990
from $9,841 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$404
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(30,825)
Black29%(12,888)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(307)
Asian0.2%(87)
Diversity Score55.5%(24,715)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(29,522)
Black30.4%(14,160)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,319)
Asian0.6%(299)
Diversity Score59.6%(27,746)
Diversity Score
60
+7%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Richmond County to nearby counties

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Income$45,730+59%
Home value$114,900+112%
Population33,322−21%
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RICHMOND COUNTY VS
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Income$47,302+64%
Home value$148,600+175%
Population21,758−48%
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RICHMOND COUNTY VS
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Income$57,766+100%
Home value$161,700+199%
Population26,403−37%
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RICHMOND COUNTY VS
Moore County
Income$86,080+199%
Home value$351,400+550%
Population110,619+163%
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Frequently asked

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.

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