Richlands is a town located in Onslow County North Carolina. Richlands has a 2024 population of 2,455. Richlands is currently growing at a rate of 1.66% annually and its population has increased by 7.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,294 in 2020.
The average household income in Richlands is $74,780 with a poverty rate of 12.88%. The median age in Richlands is 28.9 years: 27.4 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richlands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,987 | 77.11% |
| Black or African American | 401 | 15.56% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 5.98% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.66% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.08% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 784 | 3.29 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 423 | 4.33 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.57 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Female | 76 | 3.82 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 17 | 2.12 | 0 | 100 |
4.15
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 5.36% |
| Associates Degree | 67 | 4.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 12.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 211 | 13.79% |
| High School Graduate | 489 | 31.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 3.92% |
| Some College | 424 | 27.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,137 | 1,023 | 348 |
| Black | 254 | 245 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 109 | 92 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 58 | 20 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,556 | $58,333 | $50,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,250 | $75,750 | $47,083 |
| High School Graduate | $33,283 | $33,654 | $27,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,625 | $50,385 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,719 | $40,239 | $32,961 |
| Some College | $40,412 | $41,345 | $24,500 |
$36,719
Average Earnings
$40,239
Average Male
$32,961
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.73% of Richlands residents speak only English, while 6.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,857 | 184 | 9.91% |
| Black | 401 | 94 | 23.44% |
| Multiple | 154 | 29 | 18.83% |
| Hispanic | 232 | 19 | 8.19% |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 100% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Other | 9 | 1 | 11.11% |
12.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.87%
Male Poverty Rate
16.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richlands is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richlands is Hispanic, with 8.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.65% |
| High School | 13.5% |
| Some College | 9.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 18.28% |
| Male Employed | 9.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,611 | $90,123 |
| Households | $59,333 | $74,780 |
| Married Families | $82,734 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,602 | $44,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
350
Number of Veterans
296
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 241 |
| First Gulf War | 207 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 227 |
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 303 | 24.55% |
| Black | 38 | 12.14% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 33.03% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 20.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
13.6%
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
32.98%
Born in Richlands
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
99.34% of Richlands residents were born in the United States, with 32.98% having been born in North Carolina. 0.58% 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 | 2,657 | 41 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 2,616 | 40 | 1.55% |
| 2027 | 2,576 | 40 | 1.58% |
| 2026 | 2,536 | 41 | 1.64% |
| 2025 | 2,495 | 40 | 1.63% |
| 2024 | 2,455 | 40 | 1.66% |
| 2023 | 2,415 | 64 | 2.72% |
| 2022 | 2,351 | 32 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 2,319 | 25 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 2,294 | 595 | 35.02% |
| 2019 | 1,699 | 11 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 1,688 | 27 | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 1,661 | 21 | 1.28% |
| 2016 | 1,640 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,641 | 13 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 1,628 | 20 | 1.24% |
| 2013 | 1,608 | 23 | 1.45% |
| 2012 | 1,585 | 66 | 4.34% |
| 2011 | 1,519 | 10 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 1,509 | 0 | 0% |