Richland County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Richland County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45079
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 757.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.66 sq mi
- Total Area
- 771.97 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.029095
- Longitude
- -80.898037
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 408,793
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 319,140
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 386,283 | 94.5% |
| Hispanic | 22,505 | 5.5% |
| White | 166,719 | 40.8% |
| Black | 197,802 | 48.4% |
| Asian | 8,572 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 274 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 335 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2,107 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 304,964 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 14,170 | 4.4% |
| White | 139,124 | 43.6% |
| Black | 154,825 | 48.5% |
| Asian | 7,771 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,428 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 136 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,513 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 422,117
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,066
- Poverty Rate
- 16.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 67,959
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 170,439 | 40.4% |
| Black | 200,284 | 47.4% |
| Asian | 12,651 | 3.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 255,688
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 182,230 | 71.3% |
| Republican | 58,819 | 23.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,639 | 5.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 112,348 | 43.9% |
| Female | 143,331 | 56.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 99,960 | 39.1% |
| Hispanic | 7,312 | 2.9% |
| Black | 133,002 | 52.0% |
| Asian | 2,761 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 125,690
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 58,907 | 58.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,622 | 35.9% |
| Black | 56,570 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 967 | 35.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 53,049 | 47.2% |
| Female | 72,641 | 50.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 49,068 (18.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 109,402 (40.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 187,611
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $249,049
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,362
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 12.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.