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Richland Parish, Louisiana
Richland Parish, Louisiana. Richland Parish had 19,582 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 22083.
Richland Parish is one of the 4 counties of the Monroe, LA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,582
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,043 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,822
Median household income
$53,544
±$3,815 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$141,900
±$21,744 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$903
±$58 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
How many people live in Richland Parish, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,043 residents in Richland Parish. The Census Bureau estimates 19,582 for July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 19,822 over 556 square miles of land.
| Measure | Richland Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,822 | 4,611,961 | −528 |
| Households | 7,240±244 | 1,804,780 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.09 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,734±39 | 2,108,902 | −260 |
Richland Parish's population since 2000
From 20,981 in 2000 to 19,582 in 2025: down 6.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Rayville with 3,176 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Richland Parish?
The median resident of Richland Parish is 40.1 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 35.7%.
| Measure | Richland Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1±0.8 | 38.0 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 23.6%±0.1 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% | 7.2% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.2%±0.4 pts | 55.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 35.7%±0.5 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±1.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9%±2.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±1.9 pts | 7.8% | −6.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.5%±2.5 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6%±2.5 pts | 27.0% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±1.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Richland Parish earn?
Half of Richland Parish's 7,240 households earn less than $53,544 a year (±$3,815), against $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,879 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,665 after inflation. 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Richland Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,544±$3,815 | $60,756 | +$11,665 |
| Mean household income | $72,235±$5,763 | $87,038 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,433±$2,222 | $35,038 | +$2,687 |
| People below the poverty line | 24.0%±3.4 pts | 18.9% | −6.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.0%±6.3 pts | 25.4% | −14.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.6%±2.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.6%±3.4 pts | 86.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Richland Parish?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Richland Parish's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $141,900 by its owner (±$21,744). The median renter pays $903 a month including utilities, and 41.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Richland Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $141,900±$21,744 | $216,500 | +$28,799 |
| Median gross rent | $903±$58 | $1,064 | +$151 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.4%±9.0 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,224±$111 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±3.4 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,734±39 | 2,108,902 | −260 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.5%±3.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.1%±3.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Richland Parish building?
Builders took permits for 41 new housing units across Richland Parish in 2025 (39 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Richland Parish get to work?
82.1% of Richland Parish's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.9%.
| Measure | Richland Parish | Louisiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5%±2.7 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9%±2.6 pts | 6.3% | +3.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1%±3.3 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±2.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±2.5 pts | 8.1% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±2.3 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Richland Parish's census tracts?
Richland Parish is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,036 (Tract 9705) to $79,063 (Tract 9704).
| Tract 970122083970100 | 2,630±52 | $51,949 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970222083970200 | 2,215±311 | $60,094 |
| Tract 970322083970300 | 2,960±364 | $60,313 |
| Tract 970422083970400 | 3,336±460 | $79,063 |
| Tract 970522083970500 | 4,160±316 | $33,036 |
| Tract 970622083970600 | 4,521±579 | $50,684 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Richland Parish compare with Louisiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 31st of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th of 64 |
| Median household income | 34th of 64 |
| Median home value | 41st of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 64 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 64 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th of 64 |
| Median age | 22nd of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Richland Parish are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.