Richmond County's estimated 2026 population is 41,945 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richmond County is the 62nd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 46,636 and has seen a growth of -10.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 40.1 years
There are 32,401 adults, (7,670 of whom are seniors) in Richmond County.
Female: 21,966 (51.9%)
Male: 20,378 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Richmond County includes 56.05% White, 31.36% Black or African American, 5.97% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,733 | 56.05% |
| Black or African American | 13,279 | 31.36% |
| Other race | 2,526 | 5.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,542 | 3.64% |
| Native American | 846 | 2% |
| Asian | 418 | 0.99% |
Richmond County's average per capita income is $36,088. Household income levels show a median of $44,883. The poverty rate stands at 25.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,801 | - |
| Families | $58,815 | $71,807 |
| Households | $44,883 | $62,303 |
| Non Families | $27,710 | $41,309 |
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