In 2018, Richmond County, NC had a population of 45.2k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $36,091. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Richmond County, NC declined from 45,447 to 45,189, a -0.568% decrease and its median household income grew from $33,607 to $36,091, a 7.39% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richmond County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.11%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%). NaNk% of the people in Richmond County, NC speak a non-English language, and 97.3% are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Richmond County, NC are Richmond Community College (791 degrees awarded in 2017).
The median property value in Richmond County, NC is $80,100, and the homeownership rate is 66.1%. Most people in Richmond County, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Richmond County, NC is 2 cars per household.
Richmond County, NC borders Anson County, NC, Hoke County, NC, Montgomery County, NC, Moore County, NC, Scotland County, NC, Stanly County, NC, Chesterfield County, SC, and Marlboro County, SC.