Rich Square is a town located in Northampton County North Carolina. Rich Square has a 2024 population of 844. Rich Square is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -4.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 888 in 2020.
The average household income in Rich Square is $46,177 with a poverty rate of 32.85%. The median age in Rich Square is 62.9 years: 58.5 years for males, and 64.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rich Square was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 449 | 60.19% |
| White | 276 | 37% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.21% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.94% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 317 | 1.97 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.04 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 100 | 2.68 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 40 | 4.18 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 1 | 6 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
69.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 11.67% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 5.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 7.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 11.67% |
| High School Graduate | 187 | 29.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 11.36% |
| Some College | 146 | 23.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 347 | 272 | 46 |
| White | 268 | 203 | 71 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,750 | $27,841 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,417 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,115 | $34,219 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,747 | $32,644 | $32,795 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $0 | $45,833 |
$32,747
Average Earnings
$32,644
Average Male
$32,795
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.14% of Rich Square residents speak only English, while 3.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 449 | 157 | 34.97% |
| White | 163 | 41 | 25.15% |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 100% |
32.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.23%
Male Poverty Rate
35.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rich Square is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rich Square is White, with 25.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 39.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.66% |
| High School | 14.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Female Employed | 12.82% |
| Male Employed | 7.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,712 | $74,128 |
| Households | $30,972 | $46,177 |
| Married Families | $67,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,643 | $23,443 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 7.61% |
| Black | 21 | 5.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.9%
Labor Force Participation
36.8%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.02%
Born in Rich Square
96.65%
Native Born
3.35%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.35%
Naturalized
96.65% of Rich Square residents were born in the United States, with 67.02% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 789 | -11 | -1.38% |
| 2028 | 800 | -11 | -1.36% |
| 2027 | 811 | -11 | -1.34% |
| 2026 | 822 | -11 | -1.32% |
| 2025 | 833 | -11 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 844 | -11 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 855 | -6 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 861 | -7 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 868 | -20 | -2.25% |
| 2020 | 888 | 48 | 5.71% |
| 2019 | 840 | -15 | -1.75% |
| 2018 | 855 | -10 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 865 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 868 | -26 | -2.91% |
| 2015 | 894 | -7 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 901 | -15 | -1.64% |
| 2013 | 916 | -11 | -1.19% |
| 2012 | 927 | -24 | -2.52% |
| 2011 | 951 | -8 | -0.83% |
| 2010 | 959 | 0 | 0% |