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Richland

Georgia · 1,394 residents (2025 est.) · 3.2 sq mi
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Richland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,100. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $47,600. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,595
−11%since 2000
from 1,794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
498 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,394 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Richland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,100
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,597 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,978
+41%since 2000
from $14,127 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
+18%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+38%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(629)
Black61.5%(1,103)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(1,101)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(418)
Black73.4%(1,170)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score49.2%(784)
Diversity Score
49
−20%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+42.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
38.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 30.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.3%
−44.2 ptssince 2013
from 67.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 49.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Georgia?

Richland, Georgia has about 1,595 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Georgia?

The typical household in Richland, Georgia earns about $25,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland, Georgia expensive?

In Richland, Georgia, the median home is worth about $47,600, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Georgia?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richland, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland, Georgia?

About 35.9% of people in Richland, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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