Richmond County, North Carolina Population 2022
Richmond County, North Carolina's estimated population is 44,652 with a growth rate of -0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond County, North Carolina is the 59th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 46,635 and has seen a growth of -4.25% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 5,055 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 5,623 | 568 | 11.24% |
| 1810 | 6,695 | 1,072 | 19.06% |
| 1820 | 7,537 | 842 | 12.58% |
| 1830 | 9,396 | 1,859 | 24.66% |
| 1840 | 8,909 | -487 | -5.18% |
| 1850 | 9,818 | 909 | 10.20% |
| 1860 | 11,009 | 1,191 | 12.13% |
| 1870 | 12,882 | 1,873 | 17.01% |
| 1880 | 18,245 | 5,363 | 41.63% |
| 1890 | 23,948 | 5,703 | 31.26% |
| 1900 | 15,855 | -8,093 | -33.79% |
| 1910 | 19,673 | 3,818 | 24.08% |
| 1920 | 25,567 | 5,894 | 29.96% |
| 1930 | 34,016 | 8,449 | 33.05% |
| 1940 | 36,810 | 2,794 | 8.21% |
| 1950 | 39,597 | 2,787 | 7.57% |
| 1960 | 39,202 | -395 | -1.00% |
| 1970 | 39,889 | 687 | 1.75% |
| 1980 | 45,481 | 5,592 | 14.02% |
| 1990 | 44,518 | -963 | -2.12% |
| 2010 | 46,635 | 2,117 | 4.76% |
| 2011 | 46,651 | 16 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 46,359 | -292 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 46,133 | -226 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 45,771 | -362 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 45,429 | -342 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 45,012 | -417 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 44,827 | -185 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 44,888 | 61 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 44,829 | -59 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 44,770 | -59 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 44,711 | -59 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 44,652 | -59 | -0.13% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,065 | 60.47% |
| Black or African American | 14,269 | 31.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,155 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 458 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 619 | 1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1,141 | 2.55% |
Richmond County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,201 | 2.38 | 65.9 |
| Married | 7,281 | 2.9 | 85.1 |
| Male | 1,284 | 2.82 | 63.7 |
| Female | 3,459 | 3.26 | 51 |
| Non Family | 6,177 | 1.18 | 52.1 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,069 | 6.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,162 | 10.34% |
| High School Graduate | 9,300 | 30.42% |
| Some College | 7,105 | 23.24% |
| Associates Degree | 3,498 | 11.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,519 | 11.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,924 | 6.29% |
Richmond County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 433 | 373 | 158 |
| Asian | 365 | 256 | 94 |
| White | 18,746 | 16,435 | 3,873 |
| Native American | 756 | 629 | 111 |
| Hispanic | 1,455 | 660 | 196 |
| Black | 9,065 | 7,182 | 1,124 |
| Other Race | 445 | 129 | 17 |
| Islander | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 36.49%.
$30,718
Average Earnings
$34,043
Average Male
$26,988
Average Female
Richmond County, North Carolina Language by Age
Richmond County, North Carolina Language
93.44% of Richmond County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 6.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.56% of the population.
Richmond County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,150 | 450 | 39.13% |
| Black | 13,610 | 4,439 | 32.62% |
| Multiple | 1,072 | 247 | 23.04% |
| Hispanic | 2,910 | 615 | 21.13% |
| White | 24,731 | 3,988 | 16.13% |
| Asian | 393 | 53 | 13.49% |
| Other | 12 | NaN% |
22.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.86%
Male Poverty Rate
23.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Richmond County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richmond County, North Carolina is Native, with 39.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richmond County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.73%.
Richmond County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Richmond County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Richmond County, North Carolina Marriage
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 35-44.
Richmond County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,732 | 8.12% |
| Black | 601 | 5.68% |
| Native American | 24 | 2.70% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.54% |
| Islander | 13 | 25.00% |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 19.76% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 3.61% |
Richmond County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
5.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.89%
Born in Richmond County, North Carolina
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
1.71%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.56% of Richmond County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 74.89% having been born in North Carolina. 1.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990