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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Richwood

Louisiana · 1,253 residents · 2.516 sq mi
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Richwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,727. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 862 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,500. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,253
−41%vs 2000
vs 2,115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
498 / sq mi
−41%vs 2000
vs 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 28.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7792K4K5K6K1990201020202024Richwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,727
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $16,790 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$4,975
−51%vs 2000
vs $10,190 in 2000
US average: $14,340
42.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $358 in 2000
US average: $450
74.4%
+15.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.8% in 2000
25.6% rent
2.4
+23%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(223)
Black87.8%(1,856)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(564)
1990
White, non-Hispanic14%(175)
Black86%(1,078)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(376)
30
+13%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Richwood, Louisiana?

Richwood, Louisiana has about 1,253 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Richwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Richwood, Louisiana earns about $12,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richwood, Louisiana expensive?

In Richwood, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $30,500, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, Louisiana?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richwood, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richwood, Louisiana?

About 42.8% of people in Richwood, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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