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Richland School District 2

Richland School District 2 is a unified school district in South Carolina with a community population of 157,395. The median household income is $74,694 and the median age is 38.1.

157,395

Population

1000

People / sq mi

$74,694

Median Income

38.1

Median Age

Richland School District 2 covers 157 sq mi of land at 1000.2 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White30.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian20.9%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%

Economy & Income

$74,694

Median Household Income

$39,223

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$261,600

Median Home Value

$1,363

Median Rent

68.3%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

93.3%

High School+

41.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richland School District 2 serves a community with a population of 157,395 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 2 is $74,694, with a per capita income of $39,223. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

Richland School District 2 is 30.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 20.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Richland School District 2, 93.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Richland School District 2 is $261,600, with a median rent of $1,363. The homeownership rate is 68.3%.

Data for Richland School District 2 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4503390).

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.