Richmond County, NC

County

Cities in Richmond County

Neighborhoods in Richmond County

Neighborhood

Richmond, NC

New Town / Ghio Scholl Station

Walls Landing / Five Points

Philadelphia / Ledbetter

Osborne / Everetts Mill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Richmond

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

Households with Children

31.3%

School Enrollment K-12

4,535

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 17.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.8%
Working Age (35-54): 24.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.5%
High School / GED: 31.9%
Some College or Associate's: 35.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.1%
Single Parents: 16.3%
Couples & Adults: 32.9%
Living Alone: 35.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 31.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 78.6%
Puerto Rican: 11.4%
Cuban: 1.9%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.3%
South American: 3.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 64.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.2%
Other Black: 40.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.9%
Spanish: 6.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 6.7%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 76.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources