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Richland

Mississippi · 7,137 residents · 12.525 sq mi
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Richland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,061. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,137
+18%since 2000
from 6,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
570 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+13%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Richland
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,061
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,996 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,215
+38%since 2000
from $17,574 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+46%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score18.2%(1,096)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(4,776)
Black19.9%(1,419)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(597)
Asian2.3%(163)
Other4.5%(324)
Diversity Score65.3%(4,659)
Diversity Score
65
+259%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Mississippi?

Richland, Mississippi has about 7,137 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Mississippi?

The typical household in Richland, Mississippi earns about $47,061 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 $114,600, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Richland, Mississippi?

About 20.9% 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 12.4% 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 3,123 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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

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