Richlands, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richlands
|
|
|---|---|
|
Town
|
|
North Wilmington Street
|
|
 |
|
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Onslow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 2,287 |
| • Density | 1,385.22/sq mi (534.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28574
|
| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-56360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407208 |
| Website | http://www.richlandsnc.gov/ |
Richlands is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. In the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 2,287. It is included in the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Incorporated on March 29, 1880, it was the first town in Onslow County to have its own library and museum (home of the Onslow County Museum). Richlands was also the first town in Onslow County to have a female mayor, Annette Hargett.
Richlands is located 12 miles northwest of Jacksonville.
History
A post office called Richlands has been in operation since 1806. The town was so named on account of its rich soil.
The Avirett-Stephens Plantation, Richlands Historic District, Taylor Farm, and Venters Farm Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 198 | — | |
| 1900 | 160 | −19.2% | |
| 1910 | 445 | 178.1% | |
| 1920 | 548 | 23.1% | |
| 1930 | 503 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 688 | 36.8% | |
| 1950 | 877 | 27.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,079 | 23.0% | |
| 1970 | 935 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 825 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 996 | 20.7% | |
| 2000 | 928 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,520 | 63.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,287 | 50.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,430 | 62.53% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 384 | 16.79% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.36% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.17% |
| Other/Mixed | 191 | 8.35% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 231 | 10.1% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,287 people, 772 households, and 525 families residing in the town.
Schools
- Heritage Elementary School
- Richlands Elementary School
- Trexler Middle School
- Richlands High School
- Liberty Christian Academy
Farmer's Day
Farmer's Day was an annual celebration of Richland's agrarian roots. Traditionally held on the first Saturday after Labor Day each year, the festival began in 1966 and ran for 50 years before ending in 2016. The celebration began in the morning with a parade through town and continued on the grounds of Richlands Primary School (now Heritage Elementary School). The day includes live music, local vendors, games, and food.
Notable people
- Jeremy Hall – Army soldier, filed lawsuit against the DoD for religious discrimination
- Tyler Matthews, NASCAR driver
- Charlie Sanders – Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee; 1970s NFL All-Decade Team
- John Williams Shackelford – 19th-century U.S. Congressman
- Mario Williams – Number one overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft, DE Buffalo Bills
See also
In Spanish: Richlands para niños
