Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
33%
Over 65
13%
Richlands
Richlands, NC Area Guide
Rural, beautiful, and close to everything
Rural
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Small Town
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Affordable
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Richlands got its name honestly—the town sits on some of the most fertile soil in eastern North Carolina, and its agricultural roots run deep. Nestled about 12 miles northwest of Jacksonville, this small Onslow County town offers a quieter pace while keeping everyday necessities close. The surrounding landscape is dotted with open farmland and wooded stretches, and the nearby Hofmann Forest, managed by NC State University, gives outdoor enthusiasts a vast nature preserve to explore on weekends. The North Carolina coast is also an easy day trip away, making it simple to escape to the beach without leaving the region.
Daily life here leans toward the laid-back, with a close-knit feel that larger cities rarely offer. Many residents commute to Jacksonville for work, including those connected to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. The town itself holds a notable place in Onslow County history as the first to establish a local library and museum, with the Onslow County Museum still serving the community today. Rental options tend toward single-family homes, townhomes, and smaller apartment communities, offering comfortable living at a more approachable price point than nearby urban centers.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,999
Average: $69,447
Education
306
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
698
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Richlands has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
642 Students
Public
Grades K-5
541 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
825 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
960 Students
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- Albert J Ellis
- Coastal Carolina Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.