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Richland

Mississippi · 6,912 residents · 12.525 sq mi
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Richland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,543. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,912
+15%since 2000
from 6,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.4
+4%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Richland
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.3%(576)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.8%(539)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.5%(520)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.8%(472)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.5%(451)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3415.1%(1,041)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.8%(952)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.6%(937)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.5%(726)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.9%(407)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.4%(234)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.8%(57)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,543
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,996 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,765
+24%since 2000
from $17,574 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(5,513)
Black5.3%(318)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(53)
Asian1.5%(91)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(5,347)
Black14.5%(999)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(371)
Asian1.7%(116)
Other0.8%(57)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(258)
Honduran0.7%(50)
Ancestry
American15.7%(1,074)
Irish15.4%(1,055)
English10.8%(739)
German7.5%(513)
Scotch-Irish4.5%(308)
Scottish1.7%(119)
Italian1.7%(116)
French1.4%(94)
Dutch0.8%(56)
Czech0.7%(49)
Norwegian0.5%(35)
Welsh0.4%(27)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.4%(25)
Swedish0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.7%(1,344)
Married42.2%(1,300)
Widowed4%(122)
Divorced10.1%(311)
Women 15+
Never married29.4%(885)
Married50.3%(1,514)
Widowed10.3%(310)
Divorced10%(301)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Mississippi?

Richland, Mississippi has about 6,912 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Richland, Mississippi earns about $41,543 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 $98,200, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Mississippi?

About 16.8% 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 20.7% 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 2,898 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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