Richmond County Summary

Life in Richmond County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Richmond County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Richmond County:

  • The population in Richmond County is 43,149.

  • The median home value in Richmond County is $122,004.

  • The median income in Richmond County is $42,354.

  • The median rent in Richmond County is $720.

  • The unemployment rate in Richmond County is 9.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Richmond County is 23.0%.

  • The average high in Richmond County is 78.4° and there are 114.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Richmond County

List Of Cities & Towns in Richmond County

Rockingham, NC Population 9,174

Hamlet, NC Population 6,043

East Rockingham, NC Population 3,328

Cordova, NC Population 1,320

Ellerbe, NC Population 1,156

Hoffman, NC Population 829

Dobbins Heights, NC Population 645

Norman, NC Population 173

Map Of Richmond County

Richmond County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Richmond County is 78.4°.

  • There are 86.68 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.6 inches of rain each year with 1.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:23 hours of sun each day in Richmond County.

StatRichmond County
Mean High78.4
Nice Days86.68
Rainfall114.6
Snowfall1.1
Sunny_hours5:23
78.4°
Average High
114.6
Inches of Rain

Richmond County Photos

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Richmond County Demographics

Population over time in Richmond County

The current population in Richmond County is 43,149. The population has decreased -3.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 43,301 -3.3%
2021 44,759 -0.5%
2020 44,997 -

Gender in Richmond County

  • Richmond County is 51.1% female with 22,067 female residents.

  • Richmond County is 48.9% male with 21,082 male residents.

Female
51.1% (22,067)
Male
48.9% (21,082)
Gender Richmond County NC USA
Female 51.1% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Richmond County

Richmond County is:

  • 55.6% White with 23,988 White residents.

  • 31.8% African American with 13,707 African American residents.

  • 2.3% American Indian with 1,004 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 302 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 86 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 977 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.1% Hispanic with 3,085 Hispanic residents.

White
55.6% (23,988)
African American
31.8% (13,707)
American Indian
2.3% (1,004)
Asian
0.7% (302)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (86)
Two Or More
2.3% (977)
Hispanic
7.1% (3,085)

Table: Richmond County By Race

Race Richmond County NC USA
White 55.6% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 31.8% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 2.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.1% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Richmond County, North Carolina

  • 9.3% of households in Richmond County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.6% of households in Richmond County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Richmond County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Richmond County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Richmond County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Richmond County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Richmond County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Richmond County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Richmond County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.2% of households in Richmond County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.3% (3,993)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.6% (4,155)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.5% (5,407)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.0% (4,755)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (5,914)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (7,722)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (4,394)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.9% (4,682)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.7% (1,174)
$200,000 or more
2.2% (948)
Income Richmond County NC USA
Less than $10,000 9.3% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.6% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.0% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.9% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 8.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Richmond County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Richmond County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Richmond County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Richmond County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Richmond County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Richmond County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Richmond County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Richmond County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Richmond County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Richmond County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (2,157)
9-12th Grade
12% (5,177)
High School / GED
31% (13,376)
Some College
22% (9,492)
Associate's Degree
12% (5,177)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (4,746)
Master's Degree
5% (2,157)
Professional Degree
1% (431)
Doctorate Degree
1% (431)
Education Richmond County NC USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 31% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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