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Richmond County

North Carolina · 42,946 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 $39,051. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,200. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,946
−8%since 2000
from 46,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+17%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K46K47K1990201020202024Richmond County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,051
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,830 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,068
+52%since 2000
from $14,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55%(23,610)
Black29.7%(12,770)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(3,072)
Asian0.8%(360)
Other4%(1,714)
Diversity Score71.9%(30,863)
Segregation Score19.7%(8,477)
Diversity Score
72
+21%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond County, North Carolina?

Richmond County, North Carolina has about 42,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richmond County, North Carolina earns about $39,051 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 $88,200, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond County, North Carolina?

About 17.8% 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 22.4% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,572 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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