Richlands Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 928 people in the town, organized into 399 households, and 245 families living in the town. The population density was 781.1 people per square mile (301.58/kmē), giving it the 291st most densely populated town among the North Carolina. There were 424 housing units at an average density of 356.3 per square mile (137.57/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.33 persons, and the average family size was 3.03 persons. The population's age distribution was 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.2 males. The median age is 41.2 years, the median age of male residents at 37.5 and the median age of female residents at 43.7. The racial makeup of the town was 71.44% White, 25.11% Black or African American, 0.43% American Indian, 0.75% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.51% from two or more races and 0.75% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $20263, it is the 34th lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $31667, making it the 109th lowest town by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $18615, it is 237th wealthiest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income was $14792, The median income for males was $18864, compared to $10400 for females.
In 2000, 228 pupils and students, of which 53.51% are male and 46.49% are female, 24.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.39% nursery or pri school, 1.75% kindergarten, 42.98% elementary school, 30.26% high school and 20.61% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 928 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 976 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 972 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 955 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 957 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 933 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 961 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 928 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 927 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 926 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 938 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Elementary school | 55 | 43 | 98 |
| High school | 28 | 41 | 69 |
| College or graduate school | 29 | 18 | 47 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands town, North Carolina | $20263 | $31667 | $18615 |
| Onslow County, North Carolina | $33756 | $36692 | $14853 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |