Richmond County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Richmond County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37153
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 153
Geography
- Land Area
- 473.69 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 479.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.004636
- Longitude
- -79.755695
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 41,604
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 31,703
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 38,939 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,663 | 6.4% |
| White | 23,221 | 55.8% |
| Black | 13,324 | 32.0% |
| Asian | 324 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 836 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,348 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,354 | 4.3% |
| White | 18,802 | 59.3% |
| Black | 10,101 | 31.9% |
| Asian | 385 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,063 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 43 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 42,344
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,111
- Poverty Rate
- 24.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,429
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,733 | 56.0% |
| Black | 13,279 | 31.4% |
| Asian | 418 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 26,386
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,426 | 43.3% |
| Republican | 6,850 | 26.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,993 | 30.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,110 | 45.9% |
| Female | 14,264 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,413 | 58.4% |
| Hispanic | 848 | 3.2% |
| Black | 8,738 | 33.1% |
| Asian | 218 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 12,502
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,222 | 53.3% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 21.6% |
| Black | 3,589 | 41.1% |
| Asian | 72 | 33.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,702 | 47.1% |
| Female | 6,800 | 47.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,871 (27.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,633 (15.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 19,893
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $132,472
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $750
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.4%
- Work From Home
- 4.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.