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Riegelwood

County:
Columbus County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.084

Riegelwood is a CDP located in Columbus County, North Carolina. Riegelwood has a 2026 population of 530. Riegelwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Riegelwood is $49,583 with a poverty rate of 11.25%. The median age in Riegelwood is 63.3 years: 63.9 years for males, and 61.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.7 males.

530
Total Population
172
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.56%
Growth

Riegelwood Population

Riegelwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026530-3-0.56%
2025533-3-0.56%

Median Age

Overall: 63.3 years
Female: 61.5 years
Male: 63.9 years

Riegelwood Adults

There are 574 adults, (204 of whom are seniors) in Riegelwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 344 (53%)
Male: 305 (47%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Riegelwood includes 77.35% White, 20.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50277.35%
Black or African American13420.65%
Native American71.08%
Two or more races60.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50277.35%
Black or African American13420.65%
Native American71.08%
Two or more races60.92%

Riegelwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Riegelwood 's average per capita income is $49,083. Household income levels show a median of $49,583. The poverty rate stands at 11.25%.

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$131,792-
Families$130,750$105,492
Households$49,583$76,483
Non Families$36,146$35,746

$49,083

Average Income

$49,583

Median Household Income

11.25%

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)