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World Population Review
Richland Parish, Louisiana Population 2021
Richland Parish, Louisiana's estimated population is 19,920 with a growth rate of -0.50% 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 -4.03% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,920 | -101 | -0.50% |
| 2020 | 20,021 | -101 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 20,122 | -101 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 20,223 | -190 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 20,413 | -33 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 20,446 | -100 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 20,546 | -213 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 20,759 | -154 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 20,913 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 20,912 | 26 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 20,886 | 130 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 20,756 | 127 | 0.62% |
| 1990 | 20,629 | -1,558 | -7.02% |
| 1980 | 22,187 | 413 | 1.90% |
| 1970 | 21,774 | -2,050 | -8.60% |
| 1960 | 23,824 | -2,848 | -10.68% |
| 1950 | 26,672 | -2,157 | -7.48% |
| 1940 | 28,829 | 2,455 | 9.31% |
| 1930 | 26,374 | 5,514 | 26.43% |
| 1920 | 20,860 | 5,091 | 32.28% |
| 1910 | 15,769 | 4,653 | 41.86% |
| 1900 | 11,116 | 886 | 8.66% |
| 1890 | 10,230 | 1,790 | 21.21% |
| 1880 | 8,440 | 3,330 | 65.17% |
| 1870 | 5,110 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.50%
State
Founded
September 29, 1868
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
20,756
Growth Since 2010
-4.03%
Richland Parish, Louisiana Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,604 | 61.94% |
| Black or African American | 7,339 | 36.06% |
| Two or More Races | 264 | 1.30% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.38% |
| Some Other Race | 62 | 0.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.01% |
Richland Parish, Louisiana Population by Race
Richland Parish, Louisiana Population Pyramid $2021
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Richland Parish, Louisiana Population by Age
Richland Parish, Louisiana Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,459 | 2.59 | 66.7 |
| Married | 3,081 | 3.08 | 84.3 |
| Non Family | 2,487 | 1.13 | 59.6 |
| Female | 1,404 | 3.86 | 46.4 |
| Male | 487 | 3.34 | 50.5 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Richland Parish, Louisiana Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 761 | 5.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,235 | 16.21% |
| High School Graduate | 5,643 | 40.92% |
| Some College | 2,719 | 19.71% |
| Associates Degree | 616 | 4.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 990 | 7.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 828 | 6.00% |
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Richland Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Richland Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,898 | 7,163 | 1,440 |
| Black | 4,503 | 3,300 | 350 |
| Hispanic | 241 | 165 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 114 | 28 |
| Asian | 78 | 78 | |
| Other Race | 16 | 8 | |
| Native American | 3 | 3 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 19.31%.
Richland Parish, Louisiana Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,158
Average Earnings
$38,500
Average Male
$21,454
Average Female
Richland Parish, Louisiana Earnings by Educational Attainment
Richland Parish, Louisiana Language by Age
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Richland Parish, Louisiana Language
97.30% of Richland Parish, Louisiana residents speak only English, while 2.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.47% of the population.
Richland Parish, Louisiana Language
Richland Parish, Louisiana Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,838 | 2,971 | 43.45% |
| White | 11,956 | 2,733 | 22.86% |
| Hispanic | 427 | 220 | 51.52% |
| Multiple | 247 | 33 | 13.36% |
| Other | 54 | 28 | 51.85% |
30.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.01%
Male Poverty Rate
30.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Richland Parish, Louisiana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richland Parish, Louisiana is Other, with 51.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richland Parish, Louisiana is Multiple, with 13.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.34%.
Richland Parish, Louisiana Poverty
Richland Parish, Louisiana Poverty Rate by Education
Richland Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Richland Parish, Louisiana Married by Age and Sex
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Richland Parish, Louisiana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Richland Parish, Louisiana Marital Status by Race
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Richland Parish, Louisiana Marital Status
Richland Parish, Louisiana Veterans by War
Richland Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 665 | 6.67% |
| Black | 148 | 2.81% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 5.26% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 7.96% |
Richland Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Race
Richland Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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14.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
Richland Parish, Louisiana Veterans by Education
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50.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Richland Parish, Louisiana Employment by Age
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Richland Parish, Louisiana Employment by Race
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Richland Parish, Louisiana Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.10%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.48% of Richland Parish, Louisiana residents were born in the United States, with 85.36% having been born in Louisiana. 0.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Richland Parish, Louisiana Place of Birth
- 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