Richland Parish's estimated 2026 population is 19,441 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richland Parish is the 45th largest parish in Louisiana. The 2010 population was 20,757 and has seen a growth of -6.34% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richland Parish includes 60.59% White, 36.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (60.59%)
Black or African American (36.11%)
Two or more races (2.32%)
Other race (0.9%)
Native American (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,062 | 60.59% |
| Black or African American | 7,188 | 36.11% |
| Two or more races | 462 | 2.32% |
| Other race | 180 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richland Parish's average per capita income is $41,736. Household income levels show a median of $52,960. The poverty rate stands at 23.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,262 | - |
| Families | $63,978 | $81,798 |
| Households | $52,960 | $69,136 |
| Non Families | $31,652 | $38,674 |
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