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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Richland

Mississippi · 6,027 residents · 12.525 sq mi
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Richland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,996. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,027
+50%since 1990
from 4,014 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.2
+9%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Richland
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.4%(505)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(435)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.1%(425)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.3%(442)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 247.1%(428)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3417.5%(1,053)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.1%(971)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.2%(738)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.8%(471)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.9%(357)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.7%(161)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(41)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,996
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,133 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,574
+68%since 1990
from $10,472 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $417 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
24.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(3,984)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(5,513)
Black5.3%(318)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(53)
Asian1.5%(91)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(176)
Guatemalan1.4%(104)
Spaniard0.2%(17)
Asian origin
Vietnamese2.3%(169)
Asian Indian0.9%(64)
Filipino0.3%(21)
Ancestry
English14.7%(1,080)
Irish11%(806)
German8.5%(624)
American6.1%(448)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(151)
Welsh1.3%(98)
Arab1.3%(92)
Norwegian0.9%(69)
Scottish0.7%(51)
Italian0.5%(34)
Swedish0.3%(20)
French0.2%(15)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.2%(15)
British0.2%(14)
Dutch0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.5%(489)
Married65.6%(1,491)
Widowed1.8%(41)
Divorced11%(251)
Women 15+
Never married16%(377)
Married60.8%(1,436)
Widowed9.8%(232)
Divorced13.4%(316)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Mississippi?

Richland, Mississippi has about 6,027 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Richland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Richland, Mississippi earns about $38,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland, Mississippi expensive?

In Richland, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $65,100, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Mississippi?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Richland, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland, Mississippi?

About 10.4% of people in Richland, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,013 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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