Richland County, South Carolina
Total Population: 418,725
County Seat: Columbia
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
41.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
13.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.