Richland County's estimated 2025 population is 432,362 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richland County is the 3rd largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 385,754 and has seen a growth of 12.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richland County includes 47.32% Black or African American, 41.27% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 198,151 | 47.32% |
| White | 172,815 | 41.27% |
| Two or more races | 22,451 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 12,154 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 11,832 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 915 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 407 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richland County's average per capita income is $46,633. Household income levels show a median of $61,699. The poverty rate stands at 16.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,707 | $145,431 |
| Families | $84,362 | $114,147 |
| Households | $61,699 | $89,852 |
| Non Families | $42,411 | $54,080 |
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