Richlands, North Carolina
Richlands: Town in North Carolina, USA
About
Richlands is a town located in the county of Mitchell in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,520 and a population density of 351 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,718 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Richlands
| Population : | 1,718 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Mitchell County |
| Postal code : | 28574 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 4.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 95 feet / 29 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:26:57 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 397 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Richlands is located at 36°5'11"N 82°18'51"W (36.0865000, -82.3143000).
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Demographics
The population of Richlands increased by 11.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,520 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,519 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,583 | 4.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,606 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,626 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,638 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,639 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,658 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,689 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,703 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,718 | 0.87% | estimation process |
Other Places in Richlands
1 Richlands Town Hall
302 S Wilmington St, Richlands, NC 28574 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Richlands
College & universities near Richlands, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220075 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City (TN) | 37614 |
Post offices near Richlands
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Erwin Post Office | Erwin (TN) | 37650 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Richlands , Virginia town in Virginia, USA with a population of 5,224 people.
- Richlands , North Carolina township in Onslow County, North Carolina with a population of 1,689 people.
Other cities in Mitchell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mitchell County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pine | 2,126 | Town in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bailey | 569 | Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States |
| Bakersville | 441 | Township in Mitchell County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Richlands distances to largest North Carolina cities
