Richmond County, North Carolina
Richmond County is home to 42,344 people. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $44,883.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,344 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $44,883 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 25.2% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 39.1% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.6% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $127,800 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $724 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.3% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.5 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Anson County
- Hoke County
- Montgomery County
- Moore County
- Scotland County
- Stanly County
- Marlboro County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.