Population 19,822 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Richland Parish
Household size in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Richland Parish average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.63, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Richland Parish are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.0, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Richland Parish (17.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Richland Parish
Renters in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Richland Parish is about as common as it is nationally: 33.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. About six in ten owners (59.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Richland Parish: 15.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Richland Parish are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $598 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $554 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $624 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $914 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$316 | +$366 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Richland Parish costs $914 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $316 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Richland Parish
Bachelor's degrees in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Richland Parish have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.8%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.3% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.4% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Richland Parish never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five of Louisiana's 64 counties have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Richland Parish
| Period | Richland Parish | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Richland Parish runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Richland Parish compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Parish | 2.59 | 39.0 | 17.3% | 33.2% | 15.8% | 1982 | $914 | 16.8% | 79.2% | 9.0% |
| Ouachita Parish | 2.56 | 37.6 | 16.5% | 39.0% | 13.4% | 1984 | $1,038 | 28.2% | 88.4% | 7.1% |
| Madison Parish | 2.85 | 36.5 | 18.8% | 46.9% | 30.1% | 1975 | $831 | 14.7% | 78.0% | 5.4% |
| Warren County | 2.58 | 40.0 | 14.3% | 30.1% | 20.4% | 1978 | $942 | 29.6% | 88.4% | 4.8% |
| Lincoln Parish | 2.38 | 31.7 | 13.7% | 46.2% | 12.6% | 1985 | $1,007 | 35.1% | 90.6% | 3.7% |
| Bienville Parish | 2.29 | 45.3 | 11.4% | 29.8% | 19.5% | 1979 | $571 | 13.2% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
| Hinds County | 2.41 | 37.7 | 17.7% | 41.7% | 15.0% | 1977 | $1,105 | 32.7% | 89.1% | 7.6% |
| Madison County | 2.57 | 40.3 | 11.0% | 28.7% | 7.1% | 1996 | $1,487 | 50.5% | 92.4% | 3.8% |
| Bossier Parish | 2.59 | 38.2 | 12.1% | 34.9% | 10.5% | 1991 | $1,233 | 28.9% | 90.7% | 6.3% |
| Caddo Parish | 2.42 | 40.8 | 17.6% | 39.8% | 15.0% | 1977 | $1,028 | 26.0% | 88.0% | 9.0% |
| Scott County | 2.93 | 38.4 | 22.9% | 28.7% | 15.3% | 1987 | $863 | 13.3% | 77.8% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Alpena County, MI · Adams County, MS · Adams County, OH · White County, GA · Winchester City, VA · Barranquitas Municipio, PR · White County, TN · Bladen County, NC · Wythe County, VA · Bradford County, FL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Richland Parish. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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