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Richland School District 1
Richland School District 1 is a unified school district in South Carolina with a community population of 203,161. The median household income is $52,237 and the median age is 32.1.
203,161
Population
452
People / sq mi
$52,237
Median Income
32.1
Median Age
Richland School District 1 covers 449 sq mi of land at 452.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 27.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,237
Median Household Income
$34,986
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$199,700
Median Home Value
$1,135
Median Rent
51.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.4%
High School+
37.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Richland School District 1 serves a community with a population of 203,161 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Carolina.
The median household income in Richland School District 1 is $52,237, with a per capita income of $34,986. The poverty rate is 16.4%.
Richland School District 1 is 41.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 27.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Richland School District 1, 90.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Richland School District 1 is $199,700, with a median rent of $1,135. The homeownership rate is 51.0%.
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Data for Richland School District 1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4503360).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.