Richland, MS Demographics

A map of Richland's Population by Race

Richland, Mississippi had a population of 7,137 in 2020. It was 66.9% White, 19.9% Black, 2.3% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Richland is the 53rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Richland's White Population

4,776 residents of Richland identify as White, or 66.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Richland slightly larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Richland is ranked #153 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Richland is more White than neighboring Pearl (62.2% White), and Jackson (16.5% White). Richland is less White than neighboring Cleary (89% White), Florence (82.7% White), and Flowood (67.1% White).

Richland's Black Population

1,419 residents of Richland identify as Black, or 19.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richland less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Richland is ranked #287 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Richland is more Black than neighboring Cleary (6.2% Black), and Florence (13.3% Black). Richland is less Black than neighboring Pearl (26.7% Black), Jackson (78.5% Black), and Flowood (20.9% Black).

Richland's Asian Population

163 residents of Richland identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Richland is ranked #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Richland is more Asian than neighboring Cleary (0.2% Asian), Pearl (1.2% Asian), Florence (0.2% Asian), and Jackson (0.5% Asian). Richland is less Asian than neighboring Flowood (6.1% Asian).

Richland's Hispanic Population

597 residents of Richland identify as Hispanic, or 8.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Richland is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Richland is more Hispanic than neighboring Cleary (1.2% Hispanic), Pearl (5.7% Hispanic), Florence (1.2% Hispanic), Jackson (2.1% Hispanic), and Flowood (3% Hispanic).

Richland's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Richland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Richland is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Richland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cleary (0.4% Native American/Other), Pearl (0.9% Native American/Other), Jackson (0.4% Native American/Other), and Flowood (0.6% Native American/Other).

Richland's Multiracial Population

165 residents of Richland identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Richland is ranked #231 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Richland is more Multiracial than neighboring Jackson (1.9% Multiracial). Richland is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleary (3% Multiracial), Pearl (3.5% Multiracial), and Florence (2.4% Multiracial).

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