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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Richland Parish

Louisiana · 20,981 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 $23,668. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,800. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

20,981
+2%since 1990
from 20,629 in 1990
1990 – 2025
38 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 37 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+11%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K20K20K21K21K1990201020202024Richland Parish
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,668
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,298 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,479
+60%since 1990
from $7,791 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.9%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 33.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
27.8% rent
2.1
−10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.9%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 20,981 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richland Parish, Louisiana earns about $23,668 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 $50,800, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Parish, Louisiana?

About 12.8% 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 27.9% of people in Richland Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 352 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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