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Richlands

County:
Onslow County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.027

Richlands is a town located in Onslow County, North Carolina. Richlands has a 2026 population of 2,521. Richlands is currently growing at a rate of 1.53% annually and its population has increased by 9.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,296 in 2020.

The median household income in Richlands is $65,163 with a poverty rate of 11.13%. The median age in Richlands is 29.5 years: 29.2 years for males, and 29.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.1 males.

2.5K
Total Population
1,244
Density (mi²)
38 1.53%
Growth

Richlands Population

Richlands Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,521381.53%
20252,483371.51%
20242,446251.03%
20232,421662.8%
20222,355351.51%
20212,320241.05%
20202,29670.31%
20191,699110.65%
20181,688271.63%
20171,661211.28%
20161,640-1-0.06%
20151,641130.8%
20141,628201.24%
20131,608231.45%
20121,585664.34%
20111,519-1-0.07%
20101,509151%

Median Age

Overall: 29.5 years
Female: 29.8 years
Male: 29.2 years

Richlands Adults

There are 1,543 adults, (165 of whom are seniors) in Richlands.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,101 (47.2%)
Male: 1,234 (52.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richlands includes 71.86% White, 17.9% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,67871.86%
Black or African American41817.9%
Two or more races1807.71%
Other race331.41%
Asian251.07%
Native American10.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White954.07%
Two or more races723.08%
Black or African American421.8%
Other race331.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,58367.79%
Black or African American37616.1%
Two or more races1084.63%
Asian251.07%
Native American10.04%

Richlands Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richlands ' average per capita income is $44,007. Household income levels show a median of $65,163. The poverty rate stands at 11.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,219-
Families$90,263$105,495
Households$65,163$87,453
Non Families$40,453$47,633

$44,007

Average Income

$65,163

Median Household Income

11.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)