North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,344 (100%) |
| Population Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 59 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $44,883 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,908 |
| Median Home Value | $127,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 19,893 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 11,228 (56.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,798 (29.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,867 (14.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 17,026 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Family Households | 10,897 (64.0%) |
The table below compares Richmond County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 61 | 40th |
| Population Density | # 61 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 97 | 4th |
| Per Capita Income | # 96 | 5th |
| Diversity Index | # 27 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
