Richland County Demographics

A map of Richland County's Population by Race

Richland County, Louisiana had a population of 20,043 in 2020. It was 58.2% White, 36.4% Black, 0.2% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richland County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Richland County is the 46th most populous county of the 64 counties in Louisiana.

Richland County's White Population

11,667 residents of Richland County identify as White, or 58.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Richland County is ranked #39 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Richland County is more White than neighboring Ouachita County (54.5% White), and Morehouse County (47.7% White). Richland County is less White than neighboring Franklin County (62.9% White), Caldwell County (78.3% White), and West Carroll County (80% White).

Richland County's Black Population

7,303 residents of Richland County identify as Black, or 36.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richland County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Richland County is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Richland County is more Black than neighboring Franklin County (32.9% Black), Caldwell County (15.8% Black), and West Carroll County (13.7% Black). Richland County is less Black than neighboring Ouachita County (36.7% Black), and Morehouse County (46.7% Black).

Richland County's Asian Population

50 residents of Richland County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Richland County is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Richland County is more Asian than neighboring West Carroll County (0.1% Asian). Richland County is less Asian than neighboring Ouachita County (1.4% Asian), Morehouse County (0.3% Asian), and Caldwell County (0.4% Asian).

Richland County's Hispanic Population

400 residents of Richland County identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Richland County is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Richland County is more Hispanic than neighboring Franklin County (1.4% Hispanic), and Morehouse County (1.5% Hispanic). Richland County is less Hispanic than neighboring Ouachita County (3.5% Hispanic), Caldwell County (2.3% Hispanic), and West Carroll County (3.3% Hispanic).

Richland County's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of Richland County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Richland County is ranked #35 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Richland County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin County (0.2% Native American/Other), Ouachita County (0.5% Native American/Other), Morehouse County (0.4% Native American/Other), Caldwell County (0.3% Native American/Other), and West Carroll County (0.4% Native American/Other).

Richland County's Multiracial Population

504 residents of Richland County identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richland County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 64 counties in Louisiana, Richland County is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Richland County is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklin County (2.4% Multiracial). Richland County is less Multiracial than neighboring Ouachita County (3.3% Multiracial), Morehouse County (3.3% Multiracial), and Caldwell County (2.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.