Richmond County, North Carolina

Total Population: 42,818

County Seat: Rockingham

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Median Home Value

$120,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$43,626

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)55.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)31.7%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Two or More Races2.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.6%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

9.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,626

Mean Household Income

$59,517

Per Capita Income

$24,752

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

29.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$120,800

Median Rent

$744/mo

Total Housing Units

19,840

Owner-Occupied

64.7%

Renter-Occupied

35.3%

Vacancy Rate

15.0%

Married Couple Households

37.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.9%

Average Household Size

2.47

Broadband Internet Access

84.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37153.