Richland Parish's estimated 2026 population is 19,498 with a growth rate of -0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richland Parish is the 43rd largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 20,757 and has seen a growth of -6.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.1 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 15,140 adults, (3,626 of whom are seniors) in Richland Parish.
Female: 9,974 (50.3%)
Male: 9,848 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Richland Parish includes 60.61% White, 35.79% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,014 | 60.61% |
| Black or African American | 7,095 | 35.79% |
| Two or more races | 481 | 2.43% |
| Other race | 195 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
Richland Parish's average per capita income is $42,298. Household income levels show a median of $53,544. The poverty rate stands at 24.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,227 | - |
| Families | $64,000 | $86,097 |
| Households | $53,544 | $72,235 |
| Non Families | $23,838 | $33,173 |
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