Richfield town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Richfield town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 839. It ranks as the 491st most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richfield town is 31.3 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richfield town is $80,536. This is 15% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $212,100. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Richfield town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Richfield town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.4% vs 3.1%).

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Richfield town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.