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Richburg, SC
Town in Chester County, South Carolina.
Population
397
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
453
ZIP codes
0
Richburg and its ZIP codes
Richburg at a glance
- Richburg is about 2.6 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Richburg, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Richburg.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,267
10,583 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$233M
FY 2026, $7,200 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Richburg, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
368
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richburg, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Richburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort LawnTown | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Eureka MillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| ChesterCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| CatawbaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| Great FallsTown | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| LesslieCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| Gayle MillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| LancasterCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| Van WyckTown | 14 mi | 10.4 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| LowrysTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Rock HillCity | 16 mi | 44.5 |
| McConnellsTown | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| JAARS, NCCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richburg, SC in?
- Richburg is in Chester County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Richburg, SC?
- About 397 people live in Richburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richburg?
- Nearby places include Fort Lawn (6.8 mi), Eureka Mill (10 mi), Chester (11 mi), Catawba (11 mi), Irwin (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023