Richmond County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,344 | — | #1,162 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,883 | -40.3% | #2,968 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,965 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,800 | -54.7% | #2,534 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $724 | -37.7% | #2,619 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.2% | +100.2% | #3,000 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Richmond County has a population of 42,344, making it the #1,162 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Richmond County is $44,883, ranking #2,968 out of 3,222 counties — 40.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.2% and unemployment stands at 9.7%.
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The median home value in Richmond County is $127,800 (-54.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $724/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.9%.
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88.4% of residents in Richmond County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% below the national rate.
About Richmond County, North Carolina
Richmond County, North Carolina has a total population of 42,344, making it the 1,162nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Richmond County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Richmond County is $44,883, which ranks #2,968 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7%.
The median home value in Richmond County is $127,800, 54.7% below the national median. Renters in Richmond County pay a median gross rent of $724 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Richmond County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Richmond County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%).
All data for Richmond County, North 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.