Richmond County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
42,818
Male
20,779
48.5%
Female
22,039
51.5%
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
3.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.0%
High School or Higher31.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.7%
Married
34.7%
Richmond County, NC has a population of 42,818 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 56.9% of the population. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.7% of residents are foreign-born.