Richmond County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Richmond County, North Carolina
Richmond County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
42,344
Median Age
40.5
Male Median
40.1
Female Median
41.2
Richmond County, North Carolina Population Growth

Richmond County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.9%%.
-8.9%% Growth
Richmond County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Richmond County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.5 | 42,344 |
| 2023 | 40.3 | 42,818 |
| 2022 | 40.1 | 43,149 |
| 2021 | 40.5 | 43,301 |
| 2020 | 40.8 | 44,759 |
| 2019 | 40.5 | 44,997 |
| 2018 | 40.5 | 45,189 |
| 2017 | 40.2 | 45,447 |
| 2016 | 40.0 | 45,710 |
| 2015 | 39.9 | 46,046 |
| 2014 | 39.8 | 46,317 |
| 2013 | 39.0 | 46,534 |
| 2012 | 38.9 | 46,608 |
| 2011 | 38.7 | 46,546 |
| 2010 | 38.3 | 46,477 |
Richmond County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.4% |
| 5–17 | 17.0% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65+ | 18.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Richmond County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 71.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 40.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Richmond County, North Carolina
The median age in Richmond County, North Carolina is 40.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Richmond County, North Carolina is 42,344.
In Richmond County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Richmond County, North Carolina is aging.