Richmond County, North Carolina

Richmond County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 42,946 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Rockingham.[2]

Richmond County
County
Richmond County Courthouse in Rockingham
Richmond County Courthouse in Rockingham
Motto(s): 
"Fiat Justicia" (Latin)
(Let Justice Be Done)
Map of North Carolina highlighting Richmond County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°00′17″N 79°45′21″W
Country United States
State North Carolina
FoundedNovember 10, 1779
Named forCharles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox
SeatRockingham
Largest communityRockingham
Area
 • Total479.70 sq mi (1,242.4 km2)
 • Land473.69 sq mi (1,226.9 km2)
 • Water6.01 sq mi (15.6 km2)  1.25%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total42,946
 • Density90.66/sq mi (35.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts8th, 9th
Websitewww.richmondnc.com

References
  1. "QuickFacts: Richmond County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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