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Richmond

Louisiana · 511 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 $27,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,000. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
+2%since 2000
from 499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.3
+43%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4304815325826331990201020202024Richmond
2024447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,917
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,485 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,245
+44%since 2000
from $19,650 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+54%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(341)
Black25.2%(129)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score56.1%(287)
Diversity Score
56
+149%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+13%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 97.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 61.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Louisiana?

Richmond, Louisiana has about 511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Louisiana?

The typical household in Richmond, Louisiana earns about $27,917 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 $61,000, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Louisiana?

About 18.0% 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 21.2% 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 59 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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