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Richland Parish

Louisiana · 20,629 residents · 555.613 sq mi
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Richland Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,300. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,629
−2%vs 2000
vs 20,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
37 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−10%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$15,298
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,668 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,791
−38%vs 2000
vs $12,479 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.2%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$236
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $329 in 2000
US average: $450
73.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.2% in 2000
26.3% rent
2.4
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(12,667)
Black37.8%(7,927)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(227)
Asian0.2%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(12,761)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(13,045)
Black36.6%(7,545)
Hispanic / Latino1%(200)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0.1%(25)
Diversity Score59.6%(12,286)
60
−2%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
52.0%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland Parish, Louisiana?

Richland Parish, Louisiana has about 20,629 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Richland Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Richland Parish, Louisiana earns about $15,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Richland Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $36,300, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Parish, Louisiana?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richland Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland Parish, Louisiana?

About 33.2% of people in Richland Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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