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Richfield, NC
Town in Stanly County, North Carolina.
Population
937
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
0
Richfield and its ZIP codes
Richfield at a glance
- Richfield is 75% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,750, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,900 (24% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,060 a month.
Local data for Richfield, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richfield, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,750
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$219,900
Median rent
$1,060/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (232), Hmong Americans (110), Irish Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanly County. PPP loans are for Richfield.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,646
23,791 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$433M
FY 2026, $6,922 per person
How people get to work
Richfield, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.3%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richfield, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richfield, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Richfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MisenheimerVillage | 1.7 mi | 1.6 |
| New LondonTown | 3.5 mi | 2 |
| Gold HillCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.5 |
| MillingportCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.7 |
| AlbemarleCity | 8.6 mi | 18 |
| BadinTown | 9.3 mi | 1.8 |
| RockwellTown | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| SouthmontCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| DentonTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| FaithTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| Granite QuarryTown | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| Red CrossTown | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| LocustCity | 17 mi | 8.2 |
| East SpencerTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| AquadaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richfield, NC in?
- Richfield is in Stanly County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Richfield, NC?
- About 937 people live in Richfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richfield?
- Nearby places include Misenheimer (1.7 mi), New London (3.5 mi), Gold Hill (6 mi), Millingport (7.3 mi), Albemarle (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023