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Richwood

Louisiana · 2,115 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 $16,790. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,600. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,115
+69%since 1990
from 1,253 in 1990
1990 – 2025
841 / sq mi
+69%since 1990
from 498 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.4
+1%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7792K4K5K6K1990201020202024Richwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,790
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,727 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,190
+105%since 1990
from $4,975 in 1990
US average: $21,522
42.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 42.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
58.8%
−15.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
41.2% rent
1.9
−19%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic14%(175)
Black86%(1,078)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(376)
2000
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(223)
Black87.8%(1,856)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0.6%(12)
Diversity Score26.7%(564)
27
−11%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−29%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,115 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Richwood, Louisiana earns about $16,790 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 $32,600, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, Louisiana?

About 5.4% 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 42.7% of people in Richwood, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richwood, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Richwood, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 862 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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

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