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Richland Parish

Louisiana · 20,043 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 $40,491. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,700. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,043
−4%since 2000
from 20,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K20K20K21K21K1990201020202024Richland Parish
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,491
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,668 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,644
+65%since 2000
from $12,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(11,667)
Black36.4%(7,303)
Hispanic / Latino2%(400)
Asian0.2%(50)
Other1.4%(290)
Diversity Score64%(12,820)
Segregation Score43.9%(8,796)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 62.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland Parish, Louisiana?

Richland Parish, Louisiana has about 20,043 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richland Parish, Louisiana earns about $40,491 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 $107,700, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Parish, Louisiana?

About 15.7% 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 29.5% of people in Richland Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 586 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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