Demographics & People — Richlands, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,387 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
| Median Age | 29.5 |
| Total Households | 761 |
| Family Households | 497 |
| Average Household Size | 3.14 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4438 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,735 |
| Black or African American | 401 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 259 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,101 |
| Other groups | 624 |
| German | 337 |
| English | 276 |
| Irish | 244 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 232 |
| American | 95 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 94 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| Polish | 78 |
Language
| English Only | 2,069 |
| Spanish | 166 |
| Population 5+ | 2,241 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 350 |
| Population 18+ | 1,606 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Richlands, North Carolina.