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Richlands, NC
Town in Onslow County, North Carolina.
Population
2,335
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,414
ZIP codes
0
Richlands and its ZIP codes
Richlands at a glance
- Richlands is about 6.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,163, 10% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,800 (14% below North Carolina) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Richlands, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richlands, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,163
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$248,800
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
38.1%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (236), German Americans (214), Puerto Ricans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Onslow County. PPP loans are for Richlands.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,929
53,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,450
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $11,391 per person
How people get to work
Richlands, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richlands, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
513
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,401
6.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richlands, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Richlands
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Half MoonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Potters HillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.4 |
| Pumpkin CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| BeulavilleTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 14 mi | 48.8 |
| TrentonTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Pink HillTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Piney GreenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.6 |
| ChinquapinCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| MaysvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Deep RunCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| PollocksvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| GreeneversTown | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| DoverTown | 23 mi | 1 |
| Jackson HeightsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| Cove CityTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richlands, NC in?
- Richlands is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Richlands, NC?
- About 2,335 people live in Richlands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richlands?
- Nearby places include Half Moon (6.6 mi), Potters Hill (10 mi), Pumpkin Center (13 mi), Beulaville (13 mi), Jacksonville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023