Richland County, SC

Living in Richland County

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 74
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 23
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 2
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Schools 21
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Residents

411k Population +39k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age
39% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black46%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate22%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$6.8k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military4%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$163k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$773 Median Monthly Rent +$154 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Richland County

United States45
South Carolina43

Property Crime in Richland County

United States48
South Carolina52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump31%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 48 4 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 71 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 80 5 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 47 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Richland County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding76
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Richland County, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Richland County, SC

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Sandhills School
5 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Richland County, SC

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Benedict College
7 miles, W
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Allen University
7 miles, W
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Columbia College
8 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Richland County, SC

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Providence Health
6 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Richland County, SC

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