Richwood, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,840
Population
1,524/sq mi density
$31,386
Median Income
$12,116 per capita
$52,300
Home Value
$148,254 Zillow
$873
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$31,386 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,300 home value, $873/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,840
Census 2023
Population Density
1,524
per square mile
Land Area
1.0
square miles (2.5 km²)
Median Age
36.8 yrs
5% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
65.5%
Male
34.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 76.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
17.4%
Black
76.1%
Hispanic
6.3%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.9%
Spanish
5.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.7%
Veterans
3.0%
50% below US avg (6%)
Disability
16.6%
28% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.1%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.9%
62% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.519
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,840 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,524 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 65.5% |
| Female | 34.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 76.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 90.9% |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.7% |
| Veterans | 3.0% |
| Disability | 16.6% |
| Health Insurance | 86.1% |
| Uninsured | 13.9% |
| Broadband Access | 74.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.519 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |