Richland County South Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Richland County South Carolina area was $56,439 in 2021, the latest figures available. Richland County median household income is $2,879 lower than the median South Carolina household income and $13,278 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Richland County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Richland County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Richland County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| South Carolina | $59,318 | -1.91% | +5.11% |
| Richland County | $56,439 | -0.82% | +0.29% |
Trends in Richland County, SC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Richland is $56,439. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $63,079 and is now $6,640 (10.53%) lower. From a post peak low of $54,289 in 2011, real median household income for Richland has now grown by $2,150 (3.96%).
Real Median Household Income: Richland County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Richland County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Richland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,318 | $56,439 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,470 | $56,905 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,587 | $55,418 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,436 | $56,278 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $55,893 | $57,414 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $55,888 | $58,744 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,021 | $58,667 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,823 | $57,311 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,448 | $55,325 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,962 | $56,675 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $51,148 | $54,289 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $53,726 | $57,788 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $56,757 | $62,847 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,678 | $60,445 |
Richland County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Richland County was $77,761 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina family income, Richland County median family income is $3,860 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Richland County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Richland County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| South Carolina | $73,901 | -2.24% | +4.18% |
| Richland County | $77,761 | -1.69% | +5.76% |
Trends in Richland County, SC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Richland is $77,761. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $81,653 and is now $3,892 (4.77%) lower. From a post peak low of $65,577 in 2011, real median family income for Richland has now grown by $12,184 (18.58%).
Real Median Family Income: Richland County, South Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Richland County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Richland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $73,901 | $77,761 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,592 | $79,101 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,752 | $77,767 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,933 | $73,527 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,004 | $78,074 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $69,475 | $71,414 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $67,794 | $77,375 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $64,715 | $75,260 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,707 | $72,604 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $62,377 | $75,577 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,067 | $65,577 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $66,339 | $76,562 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $69,312 | $80,544 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,894 | $80,042 |
Richland County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Richland County was $32,827 in 2021. Compared to the median South Carolina per capita income, Richland County median per capita income is $512 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Richland County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Richland County South Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| South Carolina | $33,339 | -1.44% | +6.71% |
| Richland County | $32,827 | -0.53% | +6.51% |
Trends in Richland County, SC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Richland is $32,827. Real per capita income peaked in 2005 at $34,923 and is now $2,096 (6.00%) lower. From a post peak low of $28,928 in 2013, real per capita income for Richland has now grown by $3,899 (13.48%).
Real Per Capita Income: Richland County, South Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Richland County
| Date | US | South Carolina | Richland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,339 | $32,827 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $33,826 | $33,002 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,165 | $32,038 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,244 | $30,822 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $30,847 | $32,391 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,502 | $31,659 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,307 | $31,078 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,177 | $30,253 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,594 | $28,928 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,659 | $29,482 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,282 | $29,268 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,493 | $31,719 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,308 | $33,762 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $29,949 | $34,923 |
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