Richlands, NC Demographics

A map of Richlands's Population by Race

Richlands, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,335, a slight increase from the 2,287 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.8% White, 16.1% Black, 10.4% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richlands has become considerably less 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 Richlands, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 50.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richlands is ranked the 314th 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). Richlands was ranked the 297th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richlands's White Population

1,583 residents of Richlands, or 67.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richlands is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Richlands ranks 467th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richlands's White population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Richlands's population has increased from 62.5% to 67.8%.

Richlands is more White than neighboring Half Moon (52.4% White), Potters Hill (42.2% White), and Jacksonville (54.9% White). Richlands is less White than neighboring Pumpkin Center (73.5% White), and Beulaville (69.8% White).

Richlands's Black Population

376 residents of Richlands, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richlands is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Richlands ranks 309th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richlands's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Black residents' share of Richlands's population has decreased from 16.8% to 16.1%.

Richlands is more Black than neighboring Jacksonville (14.6% Black). Richlands is less Black than neighboring Half Moon (17.4% Black), Potters Hill (20.2% Black), Pumpkin Center (18.1% Black), and Beulaville (27.6% Black).

Richlands's Asian Population

25 residents of Richlands, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richlands is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Richlands ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Asian residents' share of Richlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Richlands is more Asian than neighboring Potters Hill (0% Asian), Pumpkin Center (0.1% Asian), and Beulaville (0.4% Asian). Richlands is less Asian than neighboring Half Moon (6% Asian), and Jacksonville (2.5% Asian).

Richlands's Hispanic Population

242 residents of Richlands, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richlands is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Richlands ranks 210th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Richlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.4%.

Richlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Pumpkin Center (2.2% Hispanic), and Beulaville (1.9% Hispanic). Richlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Half Moon (18.2% Hispanic), Potters Hill (37.6% Hispanic), and Jacksonville (19.9% Hispanic).

Richlands's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Richlands, 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 Richlands is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Richlands ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richlands's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 97.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richlands's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Richlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jacksonville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Richlands's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Richlands, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richlands is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Richlands ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richlands's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Richlands's population has decreased from 7.6% to 4.6%.

Richlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Potters Hill (0% Multiracial), and Beulaville (0.3% Multiracial). Richlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Half Moon (6% Multiracial), Pumpkin Center (6.2% Multiracial), and Jacksonville (6.9% 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.