Richland Parish, Louisiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Richland Parish, Louisiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The estimated population of Richland Parish, Louisiana is 20,110 people, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look at the total population in Richland Parish over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,110
 -0.7% -2.47%
2020
20,251
 -0.49% -
2019
20,350
 -0.61% -
2018
20,474
 -0.7% -
2017
20,619
 - -

Population of Richland Parish, Louisiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
60.7%
60.5%
 +0.33%
Black/African American
35.3%
35.8%
 -1.40%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
2.1%
 +9.52%
Asian
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
0.8%
 +75.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Richland Parish, Louisiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 +0.51% 37.5 +0.54% 41.1 +0.98%
2020 39 +0.52% 37.3 +0.81% 40.7 -0.49%
2019 38.8 +0.78% 37 +0.27% 40.9 +1.49%
2018 38.5 +0.79% 36.9 +2.79% 40.3 0%
2017 38.2 - 35.9 - 40.3 -

The median age of Richland Parish, Louisiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,462 -21.58% 1,383 -15.42% 1,170 1,172
10 to 19 1,415 +13.56% 1,233 +0.58% 1,610 1,236
20 to 29 1,377 -2.2% 1,314 -8.65% 1,331 1,193
30 to 39 1,228 +1.62% 1,324 +1.54% 1,247 1,343
40 to 49 1,164 -3.3% 1,261 -5.66% 1,119 1,187
50 to 59 1,376 +2% 1,612 -12.04% 1,403 1,422
60 to 69 1,095 -9.56% 1,135 +19.18% 983 1,361
70+ 911 +17.71% 1,329 -4.86% 1,074 1,259

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Richland Parish, Louisiana is $42,956.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Richland Parish.

  • Under 25
    $21,534.00
  • 25 to 44
    $32,373.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,839.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,178.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Richland Parish, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Richland Parish, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Richland Parish, Louisiana is currently $56,698.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.64% of households in Richland Parish are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Richland Parish against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    37.53%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.48%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.19%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Richland Parish is $21,813.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Richland Parish by the total population of Richland Parish.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Richland Parish, Louisiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Richland Parish to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Richland Parish that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Richland Parish over the age of 16 is 15,925.

Of those people, a total of 50.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Richland Parish is 47.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,003 27.30% 2.60%
20 to 24 years 1,162 58.70% 18.50%
25 to 29 years 1,362 68.60% 14.90%
30 to 34 years 1,183 69.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,609 60.10% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 2,377 78.50% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 1,552 49.00% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 1,184 34.00% 3.50%
65 to 74 years 2,052 29.60% 7.60%
75 years and over 1,441 6.10% 22.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Richland Parish. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,153 53.40% 4.20%
Black or African American 5,335 43.70% 11.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 20 70.00% 0.00%
Asian 59 40.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 349 61.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 374 59.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,004 53.10% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Richland Parish as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Richland Parish is 7,498, with median earnings of $32,486.00.

Women in Richland Parish, Louisiana earning approximately 52.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,498 $32,486.00
Male 3,714 $42,821.00
Female 3,784 $22,449.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 673 $47,444.00
Business and Financial 282 $62,661.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $73,295.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 108 $79,375.00
Community and Social Service 163 $72,853.00
Legal 78 $47,500.00
Educational and Library 383 $41,350.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $18,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 432 $51,436.00
Healthcare Support 310 $16,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 100 $28,750.00
Law Enforcement 113 $35,347.00
Food Preparation and Serving 393 $14,622.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 308 $16,326.00
Personal Care and Service 105 $10,083.00
Sales 944 $22,109.00
Office and Administrative Support 920 $25,670.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 240 $31,229.00
Construction and Extraction 668 $42,434.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 304 $41,985.00
Production 430 $37,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 200 $53,750.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 366 $52,917.00 307 $43,750.00
Business and Financial 130 $56,250.00 152 $63,710.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 108 $79,375.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 129 $73,942.00 34 $36,429.00
Legal 36 $0.00 42 $34,444.00
Educational and Library 69 $31,250.00 314 $42,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 25 $18,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 88 $68,214.00 344 $46,400.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 290 $16,316.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $7,125.00 49 $37,902.00
Law Enforcement 83 $24,965.00 30 $35,417.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00 372 $14,485.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 107 $14,250.00 201 $16,723.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 101 $7,390.00
Sales 325 $51,287.00 619 $17,355.00
Office and Administrative Support 213 $27,625.00 707 $24,144.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 156 $27,727.00 84 $31,840.00
Construction and Extraction 668 $42,434.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 301 $42,096.00 3 $0.00
Production 404 $39,000.00 26 $34,038.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $52,375.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,202 households in Richland Parish, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,956 families in Richland Parish with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,165 592 1,199 2,246
Average Household Size 3.11 3.73 3.72 1.09
Total Families 3,165 592 1,199 0
Average Household Size 3.1 3.27 3.65 0

Poverty

Of the 4,956 families in Richland Parish, 23.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Richland Parish:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,670 housing units in Richland Parish, Louisiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,202 83.07%
Vacant 1,468 16.93%

21.29% of the total 8,670 housing units in Richland Parish are rental units. This is approximately 1,846 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,657 are occupied by the owner - or 53.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Richland Parish is $702.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Richland Parish that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    699
  • Less than $500
    348
  • $500 to $999
    1,328
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    165
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Richland Parish is $108,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Richland Parish that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,019
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,104
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    943
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    568
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    575
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    275
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    152
  • $1,000,000 or more
    21

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Richland Parish. The chart below shows the number of properties in Richland Parish that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    316
  • 1940 to 1949
    396
  • 1950 to 1959
    925
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,216
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,664
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,282
  • 1990 to 1999
    817
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,201
  • 2010 to 2013
    834
  • 2014 or later
    19

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Richland Parish that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    449
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,500
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,014
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,239

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Richland Parish get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Richland Parish that commute to work in a particular way.

25 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Richland Parish.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    253
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    817
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    850
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,639
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    546
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    419
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,042
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    229
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    126
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    598
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    228
  • 90 or more minutes
    211

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Richland Parish, Louisiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Richland Parish, Louisiana

We have data for 13 places in Richland Parish, Louisiana. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.