Richland Parish, Louisiana Population 2022
Richland Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 19,819 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richland Parish, Louisiana is the 47th largest county in Louisiana. The 2010 Population was 20,756 and has seen a growth of -4.51% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 5,110 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 8,440 | 3,330 | 65.17% |
| 1890 | 10,230 | 1,790 | 21.21% |
| 1900 | 11,116 | 886 | 8.66% |
| 1910 | 15,769 | 4,653 | 41.86% |
| 1920 | 20,860 | 5,091 | 32.28% |
| 1930 | 26,374 | 5,514 | 26.43% |
| 1940 | 28,829 | 2,455 | 9.31% |
| 1950 | 26,672 | -2,157 | -7.48% |
| 1960 | 23,824 | -2,848 | -10.68% |
| 1970 | 21,774 | -2,050 | -8.60% |
| 1980 | 22,187 | 413 | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 20,629 | -1,558 | -7.02% |
| 2010 | 20,756 | 127 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 20,886 | 130 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 20,912 | 26 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 20,913 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 20,759 | -154 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 20,546 | -213 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 20,446 | -100 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 20,413 | -33 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 20,223 | -190 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 20,122 | -101 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 20,021 | -101 | -0.50% |
| 2021 | 19,920 | -101 | -0.50% |
| 2022 | 19,819 | -101 | -0.51% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,514 | 61.79% |
| Black or African American | 7,239 | 35.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.31% |
| Some Other Race | 31 | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 400 | 1.98% |
Richland Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,563 | 2.54 | 65.7 |
| Married | 3,287 | 2.95 | 81.9 |
| Male | 597 | 3.29 | 41.9 |
| Female | 1,266 | 3.87 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 2,413 | 1.08 | 59 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 776 | 5.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,283 | 16.54% |
| High School Graduate | 5,257 | 38.08% |
| Some College | 2,686 | 19.46% |
| Associates Degree | 640 | 4.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,099 | 7.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,065 | 7.71% |
Richland Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,873 | 7,245 | 1,754 |
| Black | 4,497 | 3,150 | 401 |
| 2+ Races | 222 | 180 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 270 | 159 | 9 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | |
| Other Race | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.77%.
$30,591
Average Earnings
$40,596
Average Male
$21,059
Average Female
Richland Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
Richland Parish, Louisiana Language
97.09% of Richland Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 2.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
Richland Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,731 | 3,108 | 46.17% |
| White | 11,914 | 2,394 | 20.09% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 403 | 185 | 45.91% |
| Multiple | 358 | 53 | 14.80% |
29.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.65%
Male Poverty Rate
30.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Richland Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richland Parish, Louisiana is Black, with 46.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richland Parish, Louisiana is Multiple, with 14.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.57%.
Richland Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Richland Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
Richland Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Richland Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 641 | 6.45% |
| Black | 170 | 3.25% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 15.64% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 4.29% |
Richland Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
13.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
83.81%
Born in Richland Parish, Louisiana
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.45% of Richland Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 83.81% having been born in Louisiana. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990