U.S. County · Profile

Richmond County

42.3KTotal Population
88Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-9.17%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Richmond County has a population of 42,324 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Richmond County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White57.8%24,463
Black or African American31.9%13,501
Hispanic or Latino7.1%3,005
Some Other Race3.6%1,524
Two or More Races3.6%1,524
American Indian/Alaska Native2.3%973
Asian0.7%296
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%42

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Richmond County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$42,354
43.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,416
36.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.0%
100.0% above national average
Median Age
40.1 years

Income & Poverty

$42,354Median Household Income
$24,416Per Capita Income
23.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$42,354$58,581
Families$58,611$69,280
Married-couple Families$58,611$65,644
Nonfamily Households$24,214$26,151

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Richmond County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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