County

Richland County, LA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Louisiana

👥20,259Population
💰$52,470Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$130,496Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 96% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.3%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 35.8%Other: 2%Race
White60.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Black35.8%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 96% above avg
No HS Diploma238 (2.1%)
HS Graduate4,123 (36.7%)
Some College1,871 (16.7%)
Associates1,840 (16.4%)
Bachelors733 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree2,427 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College16.7%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,470 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$130,495 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units8,819
Vacant Units1,523

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Richland County, LA

Richland County is located in Louisiana and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,259 residents. With a median age of 35.85, it is a relatively young county.

Richland County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,469 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 22.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Richland County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $130,495 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $814. Homeownership rates are high at 67.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Richland County are majority White (60.26%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Richland County, LA is a working-class area in Louisiana. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Richland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
71232 Delhi 6,003 $54,010 $118,800 $907 11.9% 20.8%
71259 Mangham 1,713 $55,341 $126,300 $781 8.7% 38.8%
71269 Rayville 12,475 $51,334 $136,700 $774 8.6% 30.1%

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