Richfield, NC Demographics

A map of Richfield's Population by Race

Richfield, North Carolina has an estimated population of 937, a dramatic increase from the 582 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 11.7% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richfield, that probability was 22.5% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richfield is ranked the 474th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Richfield was ranked the 543rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richfield's White Population

759 residents of Richfield, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richfield is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Richfield ranks 135th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's White population has grown by an estimated 48.5%. White residents' share of Richfield's population has decreased from 87.8% to 81.0%.

Richfield is more White than neighboring Misenheimer (73.3% White), New London (73.7% White), and Albemarle (62.1% White). Richfield is less White than neighboring Gold Hill (98% White), and Millingport (93.5% White).

Richfield's Black Population

21 residents of Richfield, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richfield is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Richfield ranks 510th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.0%. Black residents' share of Richfield's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.2%.

Richfield is more Black than neighboring Gold Hill (0% Black), and Millingport (0% Black). Richfield is less Black than neighboring Misenheimer (15.8% Black), New London (2.6% Black), and Albemarle (25.2% Black).

Richfield's Asian Population

110 residents of Richfield, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richfield is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Richfield ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 816.7%. Asian residents' share of Richfield's population has increased from 2.1% to 11.7%.

Richfield is more Asian than neighboring Misenheimer (0% Asian), New London (6.4% Asian), Gold Hill (0% Asian), Millingport (2.9% Asian), and Albemarle (3.5% Asian).

Richfield's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Richfield, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richfield is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Richfield ranks 686th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Richfield's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.0%.

Richfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Gold Hill (0% Hispanic), and Millingport (0% Hispanic). Richfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Misenheimer (5.2% Hispanic), New London (14% Hispanic), and Albemarle (6.2% Hispanic).

Richfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Richfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Richfield ranks 655th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Richfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring New London (0.3% Native American/Other), and Albemarle (1% Native American/Other).

Richfield's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Richfield, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richfield is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Richfield ranks 629th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Richfield's population has decreased from 2.6% to 2.0%.

Richfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Albemarle (1.9% Multiracial). Richfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Misenheimer (5.8% Multiracial), New London (3% Multiracial), and Millingport (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.