In 2021, Richmond County, NC had a population of 43.3k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $38,926. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Richmond County, NC declined from 44,759 to 43,301, a −3.26% decrease and its median household income declined from $39,051 to $38,926, a −0.32% decrease.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), White (Hispanic) (2.82%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.42%).
None of the households in Richmond County, NC 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.
98.2% of the residents in Richmond County, NC are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Richmond County, NC are Richmond Community College (764 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Richmond County, NC was $92,200, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.
Most people in Richmond County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Richmond County, NC was 2 cars per household.
Richmond County, NC borders Anson County, NC, Hoke County, NC, Montgomery County, NC, Moore County, NC, Scotland County, NC, Stanly County, NC, Chesterfield County, SC, and Marlboro County, SC.