Richmond County's estimated 2026 population is 41,964 with a growth rate of -0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond County is the 61st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 46,636 and has seen a growth of -10.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richmond County includes 56.89% White, 31.76% Black or African American, 4.76% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (56.89%)
Black or African American (31.76%)
Other race (4.76%)
Two or more races (3.68%)
Native American (2.1%)
Asian (0.8%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,360 | 56.89% |
| Black or African American | 13,599 | 31.76% |
| Other race | 2,039 | 4.76% |
| Two or more races | 1,577 | 3.68% |
| Native American | 899 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 344 | 0.8% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richmond County's average per capita income is $34,797. Household income levels show a median of $43,626. The poverty rate stands at 25.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,407 | - |
| Families | $58,491 | $67,941 |
| Households | $43,626 | $59,517 |
| Non Families | $27,320 | $40,707 |
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