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Richfield, NC


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Richfield, North Carolina

Richfield, North Carolina, in Stanly county, is 18 miles E of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 37 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 515.

The People and Families of Richfield

In Richfield, about 60% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Richfield is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richfield had a median family income of $41,442. Richfield finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Richfield ($250). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Richfield Housing

About 65% of housing units in Richfield are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Richfield, 93% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Richfield. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Richfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 14%Richfield Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Richfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Richfield, NC

Comparing Richfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity95
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents33
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