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Richmond

Louisiana · 577 residents · 1.659 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,800. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
577
+16%since 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
348 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.9
+33%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4304815325826331990201020202024Richmond
2024447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,485 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,814
+6%since 2000
from $19,650 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance25.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical24.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+79%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(429)
Black19.6%(113)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(28)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score50.1%(289)
Diversity Score
50
+122%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 97.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Louisiana?

Richmond, Louisiana has about 577 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Louisiana?

The typical household in Richmond, Louisiana earns about $36,250 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Louisiana?

About 8.4% 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 11.2% of people in Richmond, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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