The Town FilesRichmond County, North Carolina
42,344 people. The median home is worth $127,800 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $44,883.
Towns in Richmond County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham | 9,243 | $150,800 | $37,224 | 39.2 |
| Hamlet | 6,025 | $112,600 | $41,590 | 39.5 |
| East Rockingham | 3,471 | $111,800 | $34,355 | 36.5 |
| Cordova | 1,653 | $155,000 | $60,952 | 48.2 |
| Ellerbe | 864 | $78,000 | $34,808 | 28.8 |
| Dobbins Heights | 687 | $56,000 | $18,958 | 42.6 |
People and housing
| Richmond County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $724 | $969 |
| Median household income | $44,883 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 40.5 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.2% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
14,036 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,814 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 272 storm events in Richmond County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Richmond County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).