Richland Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Richland Parish, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Health Well below averageLess healthy than 83% of counties in Louisiana
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 76% of counties in Louisiana
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Richland Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,819 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 35.1 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.54% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,239 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Richland Parish declined by 2.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 19,819 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Richland Parish is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.7% of residents. That is 0.8 points below Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,102 20.7% -0.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,009 20.2% -1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,035 20.4% +1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,518 17.8% +0.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in Richland Parish and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 48.6% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Richland Parish has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Richland Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,307 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.38% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Richland Parish is about 13% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Richland Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $90,556 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $903 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.8% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Richland Parish is about 8.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $903 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Richland Parish spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Richland Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.2 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,799 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,377 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 393 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
East Carroll Parish (11.4 min), Madison Parish (13.1 min), St. Mary Parish (15.5 min).
Slowest:
West Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), East Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), St. Helena Parish (32.4 min).
The average commute time in Richland Parish is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Richland Parish has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Richland Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Richland Parish has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Richland Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.5% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.6% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Richland Parish, LA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Richland Parish, LA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Parish, LA | 19,819 | $53,307 #2/3 | $90,556 #3/3 | 18.6 min #2/3 |
| Ouachita Parish, LA | 158,478 | $55,024 | $169,257 | 18.0 min |
| Morehouse Parish, LA | 24,551 | $39,643 | $159,809 | 20.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richland Parish, Louisiana.
How big is Richland Parish, Louisiana by population?
About 19,819 people live in Richland Parish, Louisiana, in 7,239 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 40.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
How densely populated is Richland Parish, Louisiana?
Averaged over its land area, Richland Parish, Louisiana has 35 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 41% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Richland Parish, Louisiana?
The median home costs 1.7 times the median household income ($90,556 against $53,307), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $903 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Richland Parish, Louisiana?
Unemployment in Richland Parish, Louisiana is 8.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Richland Parish, Louisiana have a college degree?
14.6% of adults in Richland Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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