Richland Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Richland Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Richland Parish, Louisiana has a population of 19,822, the 45th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $53,544 and the median home value is $141,900. The poverty rate is 24.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Richland Parish Quick Facts

Population 19,822

Median Household Income $53,544

Median Home Value $141,900

Poverty Rate 24.1%

Unemployment Rate 8.9%

Median Age 40.1 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.6%

High School Graduation 80.5%

Cities/Places 4

Population 19,822 45th of 64

Median Income $53,544 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 24.1%

Unemployment 8.9%

How Richland Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	19,908	19,822	-0.4%
Median household income	$52,960	$53,544	+1.1%
Median home value	$124,500	$141,900	+14.0%

Median Household Income

Richland Parish

$53,544

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Richland Parish

$141,900

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.3%

$25K-$50K 19.5%

$50K-$100K 27.6%

$100K+ 25.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.5%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

6.8%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

2.0%

$50K-$60K

9.4%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

9.2%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

8.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

51.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $903/mo 20.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

24.3%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Richland Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rayville	3,261	$27,273	41.1%	$99,100
Delhi	2,573	$52,132	25.1%	$118,000
Start	852	$110,278	7.8%	$162,100
Mangham	638	$42,763	30.4%	$113,100

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Population Overview

Richland Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 19,822. It is the 45th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richland Parish is 40.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richland Parish is $53,544. This is 12% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $141,900. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Richland Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Richland Parish is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.2%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Richland Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Richland Parish, Louisiana?

Richland Parish has a population of 19,822, making it the 45th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Richland Parish?

The median household income in Richland Parish is $53,544 with a poverty rate of 24.1%.

How many cities are in Richland Parish, Louisiana?

Richland Parish contains 4 Census-designated places.