The Town FilesRichland County, South Carolina
422,117 people. The median home is worth $242,800 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $63,784.
Towns in Richland County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 136,632 | $264,300 | $55,529 | 28.6 |
| St. Andrews | 20,675 | $161,300 | $46,511 | 33.2 |
| Dentsville | 14,431 | $163,700 | $45,473 | 36.1 |
| Irmo | 11,569 | $203,400 | $80,489 | 40.3 |
| Forest Acres | 10,617 | $279,300 | $78,306 | 41.5 |
| Woodfield | 9,199 | $150,800 | $45,526 | 37.9 |
| Lake Murray of Richland | 8,110 | $422,100 | $119,107 | 46.5 |
| Blythewood | 4,772 | $384,600 | $94,167 | 46.1 |
| Capitol View | 4,653 | $187,600 | $46,645 | 37.2 |
| Hopkins | 2,514 | $99,300 | $50,063 | 49.0 |
People and housing
| Richland County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,800 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,228 | $937 |
| Median household income | $63,784 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 34.4 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.7% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
227,771 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,784 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,347 storm events in Richland County from 1996 to 2026, with 18 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Richland County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).