Richland County, SC

County

Cities in Richland County

Neighborhoods in Richland County

Padgett Acres / Lee Hills

Wildewood / Huntcliff

Ridge Crest / Autumn Hill

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

Demographics of Richland

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.7%

Households with Children

29.1%

School Enrollment K-12

46,292

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 14.1%

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: 7.8%
High School / GED: 21.6%
Some College or Associate's: 29.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.7%

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: 15.8%
Single Parents: 13.3%
Couples & Adults: 29.3%
Living Alone: 41.5%

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: 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
Asian: 3.0%
Black or African American: 46.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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: 36.6%
Puerto Rican: 21.3%
Cuban: 3.6%
Dominican: 3.1%
Central American: 16.6%
South American: 9.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%

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: 42.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 56.8%

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: 59.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.8%
Caribbean: 1.2%
Other Black: 38.9%

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: 55.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.2%

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: 91.3%
Spanish: 4.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.5%

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: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 11.0%
Not Enrolled: 70.8%

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