Richlands
Town in Onslow County, North Carolina
Richlands is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, with 2,287 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Catherine Lake, 4.9 miles S.
- 2,287residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 1,064 / sq mipopulation density
- 28574ZIP code
About Richlands
Richlands is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Richlands had a population of 2,287. It is included in the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Incorporated on March 29, 1880, it was the first town in Onslow County to have its own library and museum (home of the Onslow County Museum). Richlands was also the first town in Onslow County to have a female mayor, Annette Hargett.
Richlands is located 12 miles northwest of Jacksonville.
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Living in Richlands
- Median household income
- $65,163
- Median home value
- $248,800
- Median rent
- $798/mo
- Median age
- 29.5
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Richlands had 2,287 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,287 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,064 per sq mi (411 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richlands at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Onslow County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,287 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.15 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8980° N, 77.5417° W |
| ZIP code | 28574 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3756360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richlands
- Catherine Lake4.9 mi S
- Half Moon6.9 mi SE
- Potters Hill10.2 mi NW
- Southwest10.8 mi S
- Kellum12.4 mi SE
- Pumpkin Center12.4 mi SE
- Beulaville13.1 mi W
- Jacksonville14.3 mi SE
- Verona15.1 mi S
- Trenton15.6 mi NE
- Piney Green15.7 mi SE
- Pink Hill15.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Richlands
What county is Richlands in?
Richlands is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Richlands, NC?
2,287 people lived in Richlands at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richlands, NC?
The ZIP code of Richlands is 28574.
What is the elevation of Richlands?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richlands?
Catherine Lake (4.9 mi), Half Moon (6.9 mi), Potters Hill (10.2 mi), Southwest (10.8 mi), Kellum (12.4 mi).
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