Richland County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 422,117 | — | #175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,784 | -15.1% | #1,723 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.4 years | -11.6% | #3,006 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $242,800 | -13.9% | #954 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,228 | +5.6% | #500 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.5% | #2,330 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Richland County has a population of 422,117, making it the #175 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.4 years, which is 11.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Richland County is $63,784, ranking #1,723 out of 3,222 counties — 15.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Richland County is $242,800 (-13.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,228/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.3%.
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91.3% of residents in Richland County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Richland County, South Carolina
Richland County, South Carolina has a total population of 422,117, making it the 175th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Richland County is 34.4 years, which is 11.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Richland County is $63,784, which ranks #1,723 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Richland County is $242,800, 13.9% below the national median. Renters in Richland County pay a median gross rent of $1,228 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Richland County, 40.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Richland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 46.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (39.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%).
All data for Richland County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.