CensusEasy
CITY

Richmond

Louisiana · 466 residents (2025 est.) · 1.659 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $161,400. With a median age of 65.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
447
−10%since 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
269 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.9
+80%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:466 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4304815325826331990201020202024Richmond
2024447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,485 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,462
+55%since 2000
from $19,650 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−2%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+151%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
RELATED:See current rent listings in Richmond on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(446)
Black4.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(22)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(368)
Black15.9%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(6)
Diversity Score37.1%(166)
Diversity Score
37
+64%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 61.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Richmond

Schall Circle
Pop 467
Yeehaw Junction
Pop 440
Greensboro
Pop 468
Cadwell
Pop 392
Places similar to Richmond
Head to head

Compare Richmond to nearby cities

RICHMOND VS
Vicksburg
Income$45,781+1%
Home value$125,900−22%
Population19,830+4155%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RICHMOND VS
Clinton
Income$74,745+64%
Home value$225,800+40%
Population26,640+5617%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RICHMOND VS
Bastrop
Income$32,605−28%
Home value$87,800−46%
Population8,908+1812%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
RICHMOND VS
Monroe
Income$40,505−11%
Home value$198,900+23%
Population46,860+9956%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Louisiana?

Richmond, Louisiana has about 447 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Louisiana?

The typical household in Richmond, Louisiana earns about $45,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Louisiana expensive?

In Richmond, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $161,400, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Louisiana?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Louisiana?

About 7.0% of people in Richmond, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Louisiana
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Richmond with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →

Richmond, Louisiana: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy