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Richland

Georgia · 1,370 residents · 3.2 sq mi
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Richland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,875. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 424 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,200. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,370
−24%since 2000
from 1,794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+17%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Richland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,875
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,363
+30%since 2000
from $14,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+40%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(345)
Black70.6%(967)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.3%(689)
Diversity Score
50
−18%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+116%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.2%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−52.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Georgia?

Richland, Georgia has about 1,370 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Georgia?

The typical household in Richland, Georgia earns about $30,875 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 $59,200, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Georgia?

About 20.4% 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 21.9% 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 293 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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