Richwood is a town located in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Richwood has a 2024 population of 3,783. Richwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,879 in 2020.
The average household income in Richwood is $41,389 with a poverty rate of 38.65%. The median age in Richwood is 36.8 years: 37.9 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,921 | 76.07% |
| White | 669 | 17.42% |
| Other race | 164 | 4.27% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 781 | 2.76 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Female | 381 | 3.94 | 16.3 | 83.7 |
| Non Family | 298 | 1.19 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Married | 76 | 3.07 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 26 | 2.58 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
29.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 613 | 21.5% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 6.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 5.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 1.09% |
| High School Graduate | 947 | 33.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 3.65% |
| Some College | 829 | 29.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,996 | 1,493 | 175 |
| White | 566 | 437 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 224 | 168 | 2 |
| Other Race | 164 | 108 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 20 | 5 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 10.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,393 | $18,241 | $48,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $24,583 | $0 | $24,583 |
| High School Graduate | $16,103 | $0 | $20,060 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,964 | $11,429 | $17,917 |
| Overall | $21,765 | $17,528 | $25,156 |
| Some College | $35,909 | $0 | $32,448 |
$21,765
Average Earnings
$17,528
Average Male
$25,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.86% of Richwood residents speak only English, while 9.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,064 | 793 | 38.42% |
| White | 47 | 37 | 78.72% |
| Multiple | 6 | 6 | 100% |
38.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.14%
Male Poverty Rate
42.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richwood is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richwood is Black, with 38.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.81% |
| Some College | 26.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.95% |
| Female Employed | 24.4% |
| Male Employed | 7.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,552 | $44,257 |
| Households | $31,386 | $41,389 |
| Married Families | $61,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,417 | $34,833 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
9.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
9.1%
Male Marriage Rate
9.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
92
Number of Veterans
92
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 48 | 2.19% |
| White | 44 | 6.58% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
25.6%
Labor Force Participation
23.5%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.47%
Born in Richwood
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
1.3%
Naturalized
98.31% of Richwood residents were born in the United States, with 85.47% having been born in Louisiana. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,663 | -24 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 3,687 | -24 | -0.65% |
| 2027 | 3,711 | -24 | -0.64% |
| 2026 | 3,735 | -24 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 3,759 | -24 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 3,783 | -24 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 3,807 | -12 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 3,819 | -31 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 3,850 | -29 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 3,879 | 482 | 14.19% |
| 2019 | 3,397 | -21 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 3,418 | -26 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 3,444 | -24 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 3,468 | 34 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 3,434 | 93 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 3,341 | -8 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 3,349 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 3,356 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 3,359 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 3,364 | 0 | 0% |