Richland County Summary

Life in Richland County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Richland County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Richland County:

  • The population in Richland County is 416,161.

  • The median home value in Richland County is $239,531.

  • The median income in Richland County is $59,850.

  • The median rent in Richland County is $1,142.

  • The unemployment rate in Richland County is 6.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Richland County is 16.8%.

  • The average high in Richland County is 79.5° and there are 109.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Richland County

List Of Cities & Towns in Richland County

Columbia, SC Population 136,754

St. Andrews, SC Population 21,909

Dentsville, SC Population 16,399

Cayce, SC Population 13,755

Irmo, SC Population 11,685

Forest Acres, SC Population 10,514

Woodfield, SC Population 9,466

Blythewood, SC Population 4,890

Hopkins, SC Population 1,738

Gadsden, SC Population 1,373

Arcadia Lakes, SC Population 871

Eastover, SC Population 616

Map Of Richland County

Richland County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Richland County is 79.5°.

  • There are 86.27 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.3 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:28 hours of sun each day in Richland County.

StatRichland County
Mean High79.5
Nice Days86.27
Rainfall109.3
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours5:28
79.5°
Average High
109.3
Inches of Rain

Richland County Photos

Guignard Brick Works
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Fitzpatrick | CC BY-SA 3.0
Still Hopes
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Fitzpatrick | CC BY-SA 3.0
William J Cayce House
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Fitzpatrick | CC BY-SA 3.0
Fall Skyline Of Columbia Sc From Arsenal Hill
Source: Wikipedia User Akhenaton06 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Wade Hampton Equestrian Statuec Columbiac Sc Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Robert Mills House
Source: Wikipedia User Akhenaton06 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Richland County Demographics

Population over time in Richland County

The current population in Richland County is 416,161. The population has increased 0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 414,719 0.0%
2021 414,660 0.8%
2020 411,357 -

Gender in Richland County

  • Richland County is 51.8% female with 215,480 female residents.

  • Richland County is 48.2% male with 200,680 male residents.

Female
51.8% (215,480)
Male
48.2% (200,680)
Gender Richland County SC USA
Female 51.8% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 48.2% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Richland County

Richland County is:

  • 40.8% White with 169,599 White residents.

  • 46.9% African American with 195,151 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 615 American Indian residents.

  • 2.9% Asian with 11,991 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 465 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 2,376 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 13,348 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.4% Hispanic with 22,616 Hispanic residents.

White
40.8% (169,599)
African American
46.9% (195,151)
American Indian
0.1% (615)
Asian
2.9% (11,991)
Hawaiian
0.1% (465)
Other
0.6% (2,376)
Two Or More
3.2% (13,348)
Hispanic
5.4% (22,616)

Table: Richland County By Race

Race Richland County SC USA
White 40.8% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 46.9% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.9% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.4% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Richland County, South Carolina

  • 8.2% of households in Richland County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Richland County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Richland County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Richland County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Richland County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Richland County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Richland County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Richland County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Richland County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Richland County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.2% (34,100)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (16,850)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (31,691)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1% (37,681)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (53,097)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (74,060)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (51,470)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.6% (56,468)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.0% (28,980)
$200,000 or more
7.6% (31,758)
Income Richland County SC USA
Less than $10,000 8.2% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.6% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.0% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.6% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Richland County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Richland County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Richland County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 21.0% of adults in Richland County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Richland County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Richland County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Richland County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Richland County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Richland County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Richland County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (16,646)
9-12th Grade
6% (24,969)
High School / GED
21% (87,393)
Some College
21% (87,393)
Associate's Degree
9% (37,454)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (95,717)
Master's Degree
11% (45,777)
Professional Degree
3% (12,484)
Doctorate Degree
2% (8,323)
Education Richland County SC USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 21% 28% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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