Richland County, SC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Richland County?
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There are 503,324 residents in Richland County, with a median age of 37. Of this, 48.4% are males and 51.6% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.37% of the resident pool in Richland County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.92%. Additionally, 2.71% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 398,314 people in Richland County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 398,314 people in Richland County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 503,324 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 243,585 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 259,739 | 0.7% |
Male population 48.4%
Female population 51.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 464,897 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 24,770 | 0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 13,657 | 2.0% |
Citizen US Born 92.37%
Citizen not US Born 4.92%
Not Citizen 2.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,037 | 6.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 39,267 | -6.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 26,477 | 1.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 30,745 | -0.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 398,314 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.81%
Moved from Same County 7.87%
Moved from Same State 5.31%
Moved from Different State 6.16%
Same House as Last Year 79.85%
What are the employment statistics in Richland County?
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White-collar workers make up 81.84% of the working population in Richland County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.16%. There are also 19,924 entrepreneurs in Richland County (8.34% of the workforce); 150,218 workers employed in private companies (62.84%); and 51,488 people working in governmental institutions (21.54%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 195,624 | -0.4% |
| Blue Collar | 43,414 | 1.3% |
White Collar 81.84%
Blue Collar 18.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 19,924 | 2.4% |
| Private Companies | 150,218 | -1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 51,488 | 1.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 17,408 | 1.9% |
Self Employees 8.34%
Private Companies 62.84%
Governmental Workers 21.54%
Not for Profit Companies 7.28%
How many households are there in Richland County?
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There are a total of 197,224 households in Richland County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.62% of these Richland County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.38%. Additionally, 29.87% of households have children and 70.13% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 197,224 | 1.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.0% |
| Family Households | 119,552 | 1.4% |
| Non-family Households | 77,672 | 2.0% |
Family Households 60.62%
Non-family Households 39.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 58,911 | 0.6% |
| Households without Children | 138,313 | 2.0% |
Households with Children 29.87%
Households without Children 70.13%
What are the median and average incomes in Richland County?
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The average annual household income in Richland County is $87,861, while the median household income sits at $60,574 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,734, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $77,304. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $32,733 and $57,794, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $87,861 | 7.4% |
| Median Household Income | $60,574 | 9.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 72,203 | 2.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 398,055 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Richland County?
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There are 219,792 housing units in Richland County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 197,224 occupied housing units in Richland County, 63.42% are owner-occupied, while 36.58% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $201,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,115 per month in Richland County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $201,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,115 per month in Richland County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 219,792 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 8,100 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7,474 | -8.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15,572 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 20,783 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 33,818 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 29,532 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 35,550 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 40,883 | -0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 26,342 | 8.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,738 | 153.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 197,224 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 125,071 | 2.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 72,153 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 63.42%
Renter Occupied 36.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 84,397 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 40,674 | 3.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $201,400 | 19.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $168,300 | 14.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,115 | 8.6% |
With Mortgage 67.48%
Without Mortgage 32.52%
What is the level of education in Richland County?
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Approximately 29.51% of the population in Richland County holds a high school degree (that's 116,121 residents), while 25.51% have attained a college certificate (100,361 locals) and 21.03% have a bachelor's degree (82,734 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,956 | -8.0% |
| Some High School | 116,121 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 100,361 | 1.0% |
| Associate Degree | 33,768 | 4.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 82,734 | 0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 53,511 | 4.8% |
No High School 1.77%
Some High School 29.51%
Some College 25.51%
Associate Degree 8.58%
Bachelor's Degree 21.03%
Graduate Degree 13.6%
What is the marital status of Richland County residents?
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A total of 168,017 people in Richland County have never been married (which represents 39.69% of the total population), while 182,235 of them are wedded (43.05%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 9,129 (2.16%) and 42,294 (9.99%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 168,017 | 1.4% |
| Married | 182,235 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 9,129 | -12.5% |
| Widowed | 21,671 | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 42,294 | 0.4% |
Never Married 39.69%
Married 43.05%
Separated 2.16%
Widowed 5.12%
Divorced 9.99%
What are the most common means of transportation in Richland County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Richland County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 204,029 residents commute by car, 13,403 prefer going to work by walking and 2,102 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 204,029 | -0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,102 | 0.7% |
| Railroad | 47 | 176.5% |
| Ferryboat | 20 | -52.4% |
| Bicycle | 318 | 3.9% |
| Motorcycle | 145 | -41.8% |
| TaxiCab | 837 | 71.5% |
| Walk | 13,403 | -12.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Richland County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29052 | 2,479 | 761 | $37,332.00 | $71,847.00 |
| 29061 | 12,569 | 4,831 | $62,562.00 | $79,401.00 |
| 29063 | 38,754 | 14,095 | $90,243.00 | $113,639.00 |
| 29075 | 2,999 | 1,309 | $82,941.00 | $92,056.00 |
| 29078 | 15,771 | 5,944 | $60,574.00 | $72,229.00 |
| 29016 | 29,154 | 11,138 | $97,840.00 | $109,878.00 |
| 29036 | 25,544 | 9,874 | $111,654.00 | $142,627.00 |
| 29044 | 4,208 | 1,928 | $45,833.00 | $58,001.00 |
| 29045 | 29,754 | 10,970 | $76,098.00 | $97,751.00 |
| 29201 | 22,938 | 9,236 | $33,561.00 | $60,988.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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