Richmond County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Richmond County - Richmond County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Richmond County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Richmond County located in the map, major cities in Richmond county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Richmond County, North Carolina

About Richmond County, North Carolina

Richmond County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Rockingham. As per 2020 census, the population of Richmond County is 42724 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 480 sq mi (1,243 km2). Richmond County was established on 1779.

Facts about Richmond County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionSouth‑Central North Carolina / Piedmont & Sandhills
County SeatRockingham
Named AfterCharles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox
Established1779 (from part of Anson County)
Coordinates~34.93° N, 79.77° W
Total Area~479.7 sq mi
Land Area~473.7 sq mi
Water Area~6.0 sq mi
Population (2020)~42,946
Estimated Population (2024)~41,990
Population Rank (NC)Mid‑sized rural county
Largest TownRockingham
Main Towns & CommunitiesRockingham, Hamlet, Dobbins Heights, Ellerbe, Hoffman, Norman
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Transportation, Services
Major Geographic FeaturesPee Dee River, Sandhills Game Land, Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known ForRockingham Speedway (“The Rock”), railroad history in Hamlet, outdoor recreation
Websitehttps://www.richmondnc.com

Top Attractions in Richmond County, North Carolina

  • Lake Lucas – Boating and fishing.
  • Historic Downtown Rockingham – Shops and dining.
  • Sandhills Horticultural Gardens – Gardens and walking trails.
  • Richmond County Courthouse – Historic landmark.
  • Rockingham Speedway – Stock car racing events.
  • R.P. Brown Community Park – Recreation and sports fields.
  • Thermal Belt Rail Trail Access – Hiking and biking trails.
  • Marshville Historic District – Shops and historic homes.
  • Camp Mackall Nearby – Military history and outdoor areas.
  • Union Chapel Park – Walking trails and picnic areas.

Cities & Towns in Richmond County, North Carolina

Rockingham, Hamlet, Ellerbe, Norman, Hoffman, Roberdel, Cordova, Whispering Pines