Richmond County, North Carolina

Richmond County
County
Richmond County Courthouse in Rockingham
Motto(s): 
"Fiat Justicia" (Latin)
(Let Justice Be Done)
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°00′17″N 79°45′21″W / 35.004636°N 79.755695°W / 35.004636; -79.755695
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

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]

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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