Richmond County, NC

County

2024 Population

42,344

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.5

0.496% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

25.2%

0.218% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$44,883

2.88% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$127,800

Population & Diversity

Richmond County, NC is home to a population of 42.3k people, from which 98.3% are citizens.

As of 2024, 4.06% of Richmond County, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.72k people).

In 2024, there were 1.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.1k people) in Richmond County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.29k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2024 Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.3% of Richmond County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Richmond County, NC was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Richmond County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.1k ± 63
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.2k ± 310
Other (Hispanic)
2.29k ± 390

7.79%

Hispanic Population

3.3k people

7.79% of the people in Richmond County, NC are hispanic (3.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Richmond County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
228,441 ± 11,609 people
India
90,815 ± 7,367 people
Honduras
52,061 ± 5,588 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

Foreign-Born Population

4.06%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.72k people

3.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.57k people

As of 2024, 4.06% of Richmond County, NC residents (1.72k 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 Richmond County, NC was 3.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Richmond County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
705 ± 195
Gulf War (1990s)
359 ± 167
Gulf War (2001-)
335 ± 182

Richmond County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Richmond County, NC.

Health

88.4% of the population of Richmond County, NC has health coverage, with 32.5% on employee plans, 31.1% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Richmond County, NC see 4,747 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,747 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3565 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 378 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,747 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Richmond County, NC

Primary care physicians in Richmond County, NC see an average of 4,747 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,747 patients).

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

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Service Type

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4004
Health Practice Name
12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4005

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

32.5%

Employer Coverage

31.1%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richmond County, NC grew by 22.2% from 9.5% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Richmond County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.55 in Richmond County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Richmond County, NC.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.8% in Richmond County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Richmond County, NC.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.5% in Richmond County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Richmond County, NC.

Economy

The economy of Richmond County, NC employs 17.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Richmond County, NC were Manufacturing (2,631 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,535 people), and Educational Services (1,850 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($57,703), Utilities ($51,553), and Public Administration ($51,295).

Employment

Occupations

17.4k

2024 Value

± 1,264

−1.45%

1 Year decline

± 10.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richmond County, NC declined at a rate of −1.45%, from 17.6k employees to 17.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richmond County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,004 people), Production Occupations (1,586 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,498 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richmond County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North 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

17.4k

2024 Value

± 1,264

−1.45%

1 Year decline

± 10.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Richmond County, NC declined at a rate of −1.45%, from 17.6k employees to 17.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richmond County, NC, are Manufacturing (2,631 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,535 people), and Educational Services (1,850 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richmond County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Richmond County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,240

Median earning men ± $3,890

$31,055

Median earning women ± $2,531

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,758), Manufacturing ($50,432), and Public Administration ($49,479).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($87,664), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,727), and Public Administration ($51,523).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% 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 10.9%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

88
Other Services (except Public Administration)
72
Retail Trade
55
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$154k
Manufacturing
$113k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$54.1k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

The student population of Richmond County, NC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 743 male students and 1,641 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Richmond County, NC are White (341 and 44.9%), Black or African American (184 and 24.2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (94 and 12.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (69 and 9.08%).

The largest universities in Richmond County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Richmond Community College (763 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Richmond County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (212 and 27.8%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (61 and 7.99%), and Welding Technology (54 and 7.08%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 2,384 students enrolled in Richmond County, NC, 31.2% men and 68.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 972 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
212 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degrees awarded
General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation
19 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Richmond County, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 212 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Richmond County, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Richmond Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

763 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Richmond Community College with 763 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 315 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richmond County, NC, which is 0.703 times less than the 448 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 341 degrees mean that there were 1.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 184 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

Public, 2-year ($1,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($132) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Richmond County, NC was $127,800 in 2024, which is 0.384 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $120,800 to $127,800, a 5.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Richmond County, NC is 65.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Richmond County, NC have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richmond County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 18.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Richmond County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.879%.

Housing

Property

$127,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$20,258

$11,228

Median Property Taxes

±$869

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 Richmond County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Richmond County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.9%

Homeownership

2024

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 65.9% of the housing units in Richmond County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Richmond County, NC 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.

$44,883

Median Household Income

± $5,326

17k

Number of Households

± 1,164

In 2024, the median household income of the 17k households in Richmond County, NC grew to $44,883 from the previous year's value of $43,626.

The following chart displays the households in Richmond County, NC 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Richmond County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.466

2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.467

2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (84.8%)
Carpooled (9.53%)
Worked At Home (4.37%)

In 2024, 84.8% of workers in Richmond County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.53%) and those who worked at home (4.37%).

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

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richmond County, NC have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.33% of the workforce in Richmond County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Richmond County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Richmond County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Richmond County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 18.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Richmond County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.879%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

25.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richmond County, NC (10.4k out of 41.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richmond County, NC 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 31% of the children was living in poverty in Richmond County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 494 in Richmond County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 53.3% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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