Richland County's estimated 2026 population is 441,481 with a growth rate of 1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richland County is the 3rd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 385,754 and has seen a growth of 14.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richland County includes 47.32% Black or African American, 41.27% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (47.32%)
White (41.27%)
Two or more races (5.36%)
Asian (2.9%)
Other race (2.83%)
Native American (0.22%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 198,151 | 47.32% |
| White | 172,815 | 41.27% |
| Two or more races | 22,451 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 12,154 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 11,832 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 915 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 407 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richland County's average per capita income is $46,633. Household income levels show a median of $61,699. The poverty rate stands at 16.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,707 | $145,431 |
| Families | $84,362 | $114,147 |
| Households | $61,699 | $89,852 |
| Non Families | $42,411 | $54,080 |
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