Richlands, North Carolina

Infobox Settlement
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subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = North Carolina
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Onslow
population_total = 827
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elevation_ft = 59
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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postal_code = 28574
area_code = 910
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Richlands is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. The 2005 estimated population was 827. [ [http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/north-carolina/richlands Richlands, North Carolina ] ] It is included in the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 928 people, 399 households, and 244 families residing in the town. The population density was 781.1 people per square mile (301.1/km²). There were 424 housing units at an average density of 356.9/sq mi (137.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 71.44% White, 25.11% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 399 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,263, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,615. About 23.1% of families and 24.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.8% of those under age 18 and 24.0% of those age 65 or over.

chools in Richlands

* Richlands Primary School
* Richlands Elementary School
* Trexler Middle School
* Richlands High School

Farmer's Day

Farmer's Day is an annual celebration of Richlands's agrarian roots. It is held on the first Saturday after Labor Day each year, and has been running for over forty years. The celebration begins in the morning with a parade through town, and continues under the pines in front of Richlands High School. The day includes live music, local vendors, games, and food. A recently added tradition is a tractor pulling competition.

Famous People from Richlands

* John Williams Shackelford, 19th Century U.S. Congressman
* Franklin Stubbs, Retired MLB Player
* Mario Williams - Number one overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft.
* Jeremy Hall, Army Soldier, filed lawsuit against the DoD for religious discrimination.

References

External links

* [http://www.homegrownhandmade.com/T_SE1/SE1SiteDetail.asp?ID=1983&Town=Richlands&County=Onslow Farmer's Day Promotional Information]
* [http://www.onslowcountync.gov/museum Onslow County Museum]