South Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 422,117 (100%) |
| Population Density | 557 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 62 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,784 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,859 |
| Median Home Value | $242,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 187,611 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 101,223 (54.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 66,738 (35.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19,650 (10.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 167,961 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 97,273 (57.9%) |
The table below compares Richland County to the other 46 counties and county equivalents in South Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 2 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 98th |
| Median Household Income | # 17 | 64th |
| Per Capita Income | # 13 | 73rd |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
