Richland County, SC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
418,725
Male
201,180
48.0%
Female
217,545
52.0%
Median Age
34.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
5.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher26.1%
High School or Higher39.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.1%
Married
34.3%
Richland County, SC has a population of 418,725 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 34.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 41.3% of the population. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.8% of residents are foreign-born.