Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

Add Comparison

2024 Population

127,058

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.1

1.52% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.91%

11% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$77,857

4.11% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$279,900

9.64% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

60,194

6.18% 1-year growth

About

9.37% of the households in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC are Southeastern Esthetics Institute (435 degrees awarded in 2023), South University-Columbia (143 degrees), and Southeastern College-Columbia (118 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was $279,900, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

Most people in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC borders Chester, Fairfield & Lancaster Counties PUMA, SC, Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC, Lexington (North and East) County--Irmo (West) & West Columbia Cities PUMA, SC, Richland County (Central)--Columbia City PUMA, SC, Richland County (South & Central)--Forest Acres & Dentsville Cities PUMA, SC, and Richland (Northeast and North Central) & Kershaw Counties PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC is home to a population of 127k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.48% of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (8.23k people).

In 2024, there were 1.04 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.8k people) in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.01k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC are Spanish (5,266 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (593 households), and Korean (581 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,682

Women

52.8%

60,572

Men

47.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 128,254 inhabitants, with 47.2% men, and 52.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

97%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97% of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
55.8k ± 3.07k
White (Non-Hispanic)
53.8k ± 2.31k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.01k ± 898

6.14%

Hispanic Population

7.8k people

6.14% of the people in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC are hispanic (7.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,502 ± 946 people
Mexico
1,138 ± 825 people
Korea
783 ± 685 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was India, the natal country of 1,502 Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC residents, followed by Mexico with 1,138 and Korea with 783.

Foreign-Born Population

6.48%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.23k people

7.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.95k people

As of 2024, 6.48% of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC residents (8.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was 7.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,266 households (4.36%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
593 households (0.492%)
Korean
581 households (0.482%)

9.37% of the households in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was Spanish. 4.36% of the households in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,960 ± 665
Gulf War (1990s)
2,030 ± 509
Vietnam
1,729 ± 301

Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC.

Economy

The economy of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC employs 60.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC were Elementary & secondary schools (3,994 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,759 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,680 people), and the highest paying industries were Automotive parts, accessories, & tire stores ($194,740), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($181,226), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($167,007).

Males in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,601. The income inequality in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,186

Women

51.8%

29,008

Men

48.2%

The workforce of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC in 2023 was 60,194 people, with 51.8% woman, and 48.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

60.2k

2023 Value

6.18%

1 Year growth

± 6.18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 6.18%, from 56.7k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC, are Other managers (2,260 people), Customer service representatives (1,956 people), and Registered nurses (1,878 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

60.2k

2023 Value

6.18%

1 Year growth

± 6.18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 6.18%, from 56.7k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,994 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,759 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,680 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,821

Median earning men ± $3,363

$44,122

Median earning women ± $2,768

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,242), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($71,854), and Public Administration ($70,859).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($62,706), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,005), and Wholesale Trade ($53,155).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Education

In 2023, universities in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC awarded 696 degrees. The student population of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 99 male students and 977 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC are Black or African American (386 and 55.5%), White (240 and 34.5%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 4.89%), and Two or More Races (22 and 3.16%).

The largest universities in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern Esthetics Institute (435 and 62.5%), South University-Columbia (143 and 20.5%), and Southeastern College-Columbia (118 and 17%).

The most popular majors in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (435 and 62.5%), Massage Therapy (59 and 8.48%), and Registered Nursing (37 and 5.32%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 56.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,076 (9.2% men and 90.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,076 students enrolled in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC, 9.2% men and 90.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 694 records, of which 89.8% were women and 10.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
435 degrees awarded
Massage Therapy
59 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 435 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeastern Esthetics Institute
435 degrees awarded
South University-Columbia
143 degrees awarded
Southeastern College-Columbia
118 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern Esthetics Institute with 435 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 32 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC, which is 0.0482 times less than the 664 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 386 degrees mean that there were 1.61 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 240 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($22,384) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.64% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (22.6k), Some college (22k), and Bachelors Degree (20.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was $279,900 in 2024, which is 0.841 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $255,300 to $279,900, a 9.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC is 68%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$279,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,917

$34,616

Median Property Taxes

±$1,644

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68%

Homeownership

2024

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68% of the housing units in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,857

Median Household Income

± $4,618

50.9k

Number of Households

± 2,306

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.9k households in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC grew to $77,857 from the previous year's value of $74,784.

The following chart displays the households in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.448

2023 Wage GINI in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC

In 2023, the income inequality in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.44% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Worked At Home (15%)
Carpooled (7.24%)

In 2024, 74.9% of workers in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15%) and those who carpooled to work (7.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.16% of the workforce in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC (12.4k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.9% of the population of Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 47% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 4.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.11%

Uninsured

47%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

18.2%

Non-Group

4.2%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC declined by 8.89% from 7.81% to 7.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Richland County (Northwest and North Central)--Irmo (East) and Blythewood Cities PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.