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Richwood

Louisiana · 3,881 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 $24,219. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,300. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,881
+83%since 2000
from 2,115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,543 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+19%since 2000
from 28.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7792K4K5K6K1990201020202024Richwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,219
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,790 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,894
−32%since 2000
from $10,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
55.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(522)
Black58.7%(2,278)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(787)
Asian5.9%(229)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.3%(2,808)
Diversity Score
72
+171%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
18.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 29.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Female
23.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−47.5 ptssince 2013
from 65.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richwood, Louisiana?

Richwood, Louisiana has about 3,881 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Richwood, Louisiana earns about $24,219 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, Louisiana?

About 6.9% 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 46.6% 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 2,628 residents, a change of about 210 percent over that period.

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