Riegelwood, North Carolina Population 2024

625

Riegelwood is a city located in Columbus County North Carolina. Riegelwood has a 2024 population of 625. Riegelwood is currently declining at a rate of -2.5% annually and its population has decreased by -9.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 691 in 2020.

The average household income in Riegelwood is $69,314 with a poverty rate of 11.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Riegelwood is 54.2 years, 47 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.

Riegelwood Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riegelwood was:

  • White: 64.44%
  • Black or African American: 25.68%
  • Two or more races: 5.02%
  • Native American: 4.86%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
3.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
202.60/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-9.55% (-66)
The current population of Riegelwood, North Carolina is 625 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 691.

Riegelwood, North Carolina Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White42464.44%
Black or African American16925.68%
Two or more races335.02%
Native American324.86%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Riegelwood Population by Race

Riegelwood Population Pyramid 2024

Riegelwood Median Age

54.2

Total

47

Male

55.4

Female

Riegelwood Adults

There are 601 adults, (139 of whom are seniors) in Riegelwood.

Riegelwood Age Dependency

42.4

Age Dependency Ratio

30.1

Old Age Dependency Ratio

12.3

Child Dependency Ratio

Riegelwood Sex Ratio

Female35654.1%
Male30245.9%

Riegelwood Population by Age

Riegelwood Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All2562.5778.121.9
Married1572.4171.328.7
Non Family53079.220.8
Female464.931000
Male0000

2.76

Average Family Size

2.57

Average Household Size

78.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Riegelwood Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Riegelwood Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Riegelwood Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 5.93%.

Riegelwood Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$29,279

Average Earnings

$0

Average Male

$0

Average Female

Riegelwood Earnings by Educational Attainment

Riegelwood Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Riegelwood Language

96.85% of Riegelwood residents speak only English, while 3.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.

Riegelwood Language

Riegelwood Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Black1694627.22%
White424307.08%

11.55%

Overall Poverty Rate

6.62%

Male Poverty Rate

15.73%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Riegelwood

The race most likely to be in poverty in Riegelwood is Black, with 27.22% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Riegelwood is White, with 7.08% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.67%.

Riegelwood Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
High School17.72%
Some College11.89%
Less Than 9th Grade0%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Riegelwood Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed13.93%
Female Unemployed0%

Riegelwood Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Riegelwood Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Riegelwood Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

64.1%

Overall Marriage Rate

67.0%

Male Marriage Rate

61.4%

Female Marriage Rate

Riegelwood Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Riegelwood Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Riegelwood Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Riegelwood Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

9

Number of Veterans

9

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Riegelwood Veterans by War

count

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Riegelwood Veterans by Age

count

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Riegelwood Veterans by Race

Riegelwood Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Riegelwood Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

51.9%

Labor Force Participation

50.1%

Employment Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Riegelwood Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Riegelwood Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Riegelwood Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

67.78%

Born in Riegelwood

94.07%

Native Born

5.93%

Foreign Born

5.93%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

94.07% of Riegelwood residents were born in the United States, with 67.78% having been born in North Carolina. 5.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Riegelwood Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2024625-16-2.5%
2023641-17-2.58%
20226589817.5%
2021560-131-18.96%
2020691-149-17.74%
201984012817.98%
201871227161.45%
2017441-131-22.9%
201657218246.67%
201539016271.05%
2014228-152-40%
2013380-93-19.66%
2012473-51-9.73%
2011524-55-9.5%
201057900%

Riegelwood Population by Year