Living in Rich Square, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rich Square · Census data 2020–2024
Rich Square has 880 residents with a median age of 59.1. The median household income is $37,031 (49% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $764/month.
Rich Square is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rich Square at a glance
- Population
- 880
- Median age
- 59.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $37,031State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $764/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Rich Square a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rich Square
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rich Square the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $943 a month in housing costs.
Rich Square median household income
The median household income in Rich Square is $37,031 and the income per person is $25,778. 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Rich Square: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 426
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.95
Rich Square demographics
- Population
- 880
- Median age
- 59.1
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 40.2%
- Households
- 393
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rich Square ›
Education in Rich Square
14.4% of adults 25 and older in Rich Square have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rich Square
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.1%
Rich Square vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Square | 880 | $37,031 | $85,000 | $764 |
| Lasker | 152 | $84,792 | $112,500 | — |
| Woodland | 497 | $37,750 | $112,500 | $483 |
| Roxobel | 326 | $39,167 | $99,600 | $1,100 |
| Aulander | 689 | $36,689 | $128,300 | $624 |
| Jackson | 777 | $49,048 | — | $947 |
| Conway | 832 | $36,920 | $106,000 | $594 |
| Lewiston Woodville | 447 | $41,375 | $53,400 | $542 |
| Scotland Neck | 2,006 | $19,083 | $73,000 | $559 |
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What is the median household income in Rich Square, NC?
The median household income in Rich Square is $37,031, 49% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rich Square?
The median home value in Rich Square is $85,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Rich Square?
The median gross rent in Rich Square is $764 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Rich Square, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 35.2%.
What is the median age in Rich Square?
The median age in Rich Square is 59.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Rich Square?
The average commute to work in Rich Square is 32 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rich Square?
The unemployment rate in Rich Square is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rich Square?
14.4% of adults in Rich Square have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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