Poverty Rate in Richland County, South Carolina
In Richland County, South Carolina, an estimated 64,071 of 397,922 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Richland County, South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Richland County, South Carolina is 16.1%.
- How many people in Richland County, South Carolina live in poverty?
In Richland County, South Carolina, an estimated 64,071 of 397,922 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Richland County, South Carolina compare to the average for South Carolina?
The poverty rate in Richland County, South Carolina is 15.0% higher than the South Carolina average. In Richland County, South Carolina, an estimated 16.1% of 397,922 people live in poverty. In South Carolina, 14.0% of 5,140,248 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Richland County, South Carolina compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Richland County, South Carolina is 27.78% higher than the US average. In Richland County, South Carolina, an estimated 16.1% of 397,922 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina 3.1% of 871 people.
- Arthurtown, South Carolina 60.7% of 2,996 people.
- Blythewood, South Carolina 4.2% of 4,890 people.
- Capitol View, South Carolina 11.2% of 3,491 people.
- Cayce, South Carolina 17.9% of 13,755 people.
Asian
21.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Richland County, South Carolina
2022
21.2% of 11 thousand people
White
10.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
10.6% of 156 thousand people
Black or African American
19.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
19.6% of 190 thousand people
Some other race
26.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
26.3% of 10 thousand people
Two or more races
19.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
19.7% of 28 thousand people
Hispanic
30.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
30.8% of 24 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.3% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
10.3% of 152 thousand people
Under 18 years
21.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
21.1% of 89 thousand people
Under 5 years
20.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
20.1% of 22 thousand people
5 to 17 years
21.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
21.4% of 67 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
20% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
20% of 87 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
15.9% of 251 thousand people
18 to 34 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
21.7% of 105 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
11.7% of 146 thousand people
60 years and over
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
9.8% of 85 thousand people
65 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
9.5% of 60 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
11.7% of 262 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
28% of 19 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
16.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
16.6% of 54 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
11.8% of 76 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
6.6% of 112 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
10.6% of 211 thousand people
Employed
9.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
9.7% of 199 thousand people
Male
9.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
9.9% of 93 thousand people
Female
9.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
9.6% of 106 thousand people
Unemployed
24.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
24.3% of 12 thousand people
Male
11.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
11.4% of 6 thousand people
Female
38% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
38% of 6 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
15% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
15% of 321 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
3.2% of 145 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
26.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
26.6% of 75 thousand people
Did not work
23.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
23.3% of 102 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
30.1% of 97 thousand people
Male
32.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
32.2% of 44 thousand people
Female
28.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
28.3% of 52 thousand people
18 to 24 years
56.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
56.5% of 20 thousand people
25 to 34 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
19.8% of 21 thousand people
35 to 44 years
20.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
20.1% of 11 thousand people
45 to 54 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
21.3% of 10 thousand people
55 to 64 years
24.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
24.7% of 14 thousand people
65 to 74 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
26.4% of 11 thousand people
75 years and over
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
19.7% of 8 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
4.8% of 46 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
55.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
55.8% of 26 thousand people
Did not work
49.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
49.4% of 26 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Richland County, South Carolina
2023
15.7%
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