Richland County, South Carolina

Total Population: 418,725

County Seat: Columbia

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Median Home Value

$224,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,699

Across all households

Median Age

34.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

41.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)46.9%
White (Non-Hispanic)39.9%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Two or More Races3.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.9%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

13.7%

Male

48.0%

Female

52.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.4%

No Health Insurance

8.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

41.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

13.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,699

Mean Household Income

$89,852

Per Capita Income

$37,190

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$224,200

Median Rent

$1,185/mo

Total Housing Units

185,196

Owner-Occupied

60.4%

Renter-Occupied

39.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Married Couple Households

37.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.6%

Average Household Size

2.36

Broadband Internet Access

89.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 45079.