Richland, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,250
Population
579/sq mi density
$63,611
Median Income
$33,666 per capita
$131,300
Home Value
$222,968 Zillow
$1,146
Median Rent
42.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
53
Violent Crime/100K
1,069 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,611 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $1,146/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,250
Census 2023
Population Density
579
per square mile
Land Area
12.5
square miles (32.5 km²)
Median Age
37.2 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 17.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
71.8%
Black
17.2%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.5%
Spanish
3.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.9%
Veterans
11.4%
90% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.8%
14% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.6%
10% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.4%
102% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.483
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,250 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 579 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 12.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.8% |
| Black or African American | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.9% |
| Veterans | 11.4% |
| Disability | 14.8% |
| Health Insurance | 82.6% |
| Uninsured | 17.4% |
| Broadband Access | 88.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.483 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |