Richburg is a town located in Chester County South Carolina. Richburg has a 2024 population of 272. Richburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 280 in 2020.
The average household income in Richburg is $65,308 with a poverty rate of 27.68%. The median age in Richburg is 53 years: 53.2 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 270 | 76.27% |
| White | 69 | 19.49% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 146 | 2.42 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Female | 66 | 2.32 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Married | 44 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 25 | 1.08 | 92 | 8 |
| Male | 11 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
93.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 10.42% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 11.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 12.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 5.02% |
| High School Graduate | 104 | 40.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 6.56% |
| Some College | 36 | 13.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 186 | 155 | 23 |
| White | 59 | 57 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,313 | $0 | $47,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,250 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $21,250 | $0 | $21,607 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,821 | $0 | $25,938 |
| Some College | $27,188 | $47,500 | $0 |
$24,821
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$25,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.38% of Richburg residents speak only English, while 2.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 270 | 83 | 30.74% |
| White | 69 | 15 | 21.74% |
27.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.61%
Male Poverty Rate
40.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richburg is Black, with 30.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richburg is White, with 21.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 51.92% |
| Some College | 26.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.28% |
| Male Employed | 3.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $70,640 |
| Households | - | $65,308 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $37,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
20.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 14.52% |
| Black | 2 | 0.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.31%
Born in Richburg
97.46%
Native Born
2.54%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.54%
Naturalized
97.46% of Richburg residents were born in the United States, with 85.31% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 262 | -2 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 264 | -2 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 266 | -2 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 268 | -2 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 270 | -2 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 272 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 274 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 274 | -3 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 277 | -3 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 280 | 19 | 7.28% |
| 2019 | 261 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 262 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 263 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 263 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 264 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 265 | -4 | -1.49% |
| 2013 | 269 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 269 | -4 | -1.47% |
| 2011 | 273 | -2 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 275 | 0 | 0% |