Riegelwood is a CDP located in Columbus County North Carolina. Riegelwood has a 2024 population of 671. Riegelwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually but its population has decreased by -2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 691 in 2020.
The average household income in Riegelwood is $69,314 with a poverty rate of 11.55%. The median age in Riegelwood is 54.2 years: 47 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Riegelwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 424 | 64.44% |
| Black or African American | 169 | 25.68% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 5.02% |
| Native American | 32 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 256 | 2.57 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 157 | 2.41 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 53 | 0 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 46 | 4.93 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 2.76% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 10.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 3.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 333 | 65.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 91 | 17.91% |
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 | 365 | 365 | 10 |
| Black | 135 | 121 | 8 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 5.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,279 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $14,052 |
$29,279
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.85% of Riegelwood residents speak only English, while 3.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 169 | 46 | 27.22% |
| White | 424 | 30 | 7.08% |
11.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.62%
Male Poverty Rate
15.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riegelwood is Black, with 27.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riegelwood is White, with 7.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.72% |
| Some College | 11.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $78,784 |
| Households | $42,452 | $69,314 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $21,294 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.0%
Male Marriage Rate
61.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 9 | 5.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
67.78%
Born in Riegelwood
94.07%
Native Born
5.93%
Foreign Born
5.93%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.07% of Riegelwood residents were born in the United States, with 67.78% having been born in North Carolina. 5.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 671 | 6 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 665 | 7 | 1.06% |
| 2022 | 658 | 98 | 17.5% |
| 2021 | 560 | -131 | -18.96% |
| 2020 | 691 | -149 | -17.74% |
| 2019 | 840 | 128 | 17.98% |
| 2018 | 712 | 271 | 61.45% |
| 2017 | 441 | -131 | -22.9% |
| 2016 | 572 | 182 | 46.67% |
| 2015 | 390 | 162 | 71.05% |
| 2014 | 228 | -152 | -40% |
| 2013 | 380 | -93 | -19.66% |
| 2012 | 473 | -51 | -9.73% |
| 2011 | 524 | -55 | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 579 | 0 | 0% |