Richwood, LA

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US Senator

Bill Cassidy

Republican Party

US Senator

John Kennedy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.8

3.37% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

38.7%

14.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$31,386

9.76% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$52,300

23.4% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

744

16.8% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Richwood, LA had a population of N/A people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $31,386. Between N/A and N/A the population of Richwood, LA N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $28,594 to $31,386, a 9.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richwood, LA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (16.1%), Other (Hispanic) (4.27%), White (Hispanic) (1.35%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.22%).

None of the households in Richwood, LA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Richwood, LA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Richwood, LA was $52,300, and the homeownership rate was 29.6%.

United States Louisiana Ouachita Parish, LA Monroe, LA North Delta Regional Planning & Development District 1--Ouachita Parish PUMA, LA

Population & Diversity

Richwood, LA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.69% of Richwood, LA residents were born outside of the country (65 people).

In 2023, there were 4.71 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.91k people) in Richwood, LA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 617 White (Non-Hispanic) and 164 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

99.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Richwood, LA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Richwood, LA was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Richwood, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richwood, LA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.91k ± 180
White (Non-Hispanic)
617 ± 226
Other (Hispanic)
164 ± 163

6.33%

Hispanic Population

243 people

6.33% of the people in Richwood, LA are hispanic (243 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Richwood, LA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Louisiana.

Most Common Origin

Honduras
36,279 ± 4,658 people
Mexico
23,092 ± 3,722 people
Vietnam
18,064 ± 3,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Louisiana was Honduras, the natal country of 36,279 Louisiana residents, followed by Mexico with 23,092 and Vietnam with 18,064.

Foreign-Born Population

1.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

65 people

0.884%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

34 people

As of 2023, 1.69% of Richwood, LA residents (65 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Richwood, LA was 0.884%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Richwood, LA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
43 ± 56
Vietnam
22 ± 39
Gulf War (1990s)
10 ± 22

Richwood, LA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Richwood, LA employs 744 people. The largest industries in Richwood, LA are , and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($78,506), Public Administration ($58,224), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,380).

Males in Louisiana have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,789. The income inequality in Louisiana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

744

2023 Value

± 187

16.8%

1 Year growth

± 31.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Richwood, LA grew at a rate of 16.8%, from 637 employees to 744 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richwood, LA, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richwood, LA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

744

2023 Value

± 187

16.8%

1 Year growth

± 31.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Richwood, LA grew at a rate of 16.8%, from 637 employees to 744 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richwood, LA, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richwood, LA, though some of these residents may live in Richwood, LA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$22,313

Median earning men ± $19,006

$25,474

Median earning women ± $6,109

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($78,598), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,534), and Retail Trade ($19,405).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($58,224), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,818), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,071).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Louisiana.

Y-Axis

1.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.94M people employed in Louisiana. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Louisiana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing the state of Louisiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Richwood, LA. Showing the available data for Louisiana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.547%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Louisiana went to Donald J. Trump with 60.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.2%), followed by Other (0.547%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Louisiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Louisiana

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Bill Cassidy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Kennedy

Senator from Louisiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are the senators currently representing Louisiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Louisiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Louisiana

Louisiana is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Louisiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.811% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Some college (811k), and Secondary Education (604k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Richwood, LA was $52,300 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $68,300 to $52,300, a 23.4% decrease. The homeownership rate in Richwood, LA is 29.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Richwood, LA is $31,386. In N/A, the place with the highest median household income in Richwood, LA was Census Tract 109 with a value of $36,616, followed by Census Tract 106.04 and Census Tract 11, with respective values of $35,139 and $24,427.

Housing

Property

$52,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,001

$231

Median Property Taxes

±$76

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Richwood, LA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Richwood, LA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

29.6%

Homeownership

2023

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 29.6% of the housing units in Richwood, LA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 32.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Richwood, LA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 109
Census Tract 106.04
Census Tract 11

In N/A, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Richwood, LA was Census Tract 109 with a value of $36,616, followed by Census Tract 106.04 and Census Tract 11, with respective values of $35,139 and $24,427.

The following map shows all of the places in Richwood, LA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$31,386

Median Household Income

± $4,867

781

Number of Households

± 170

In 2023, the median household income of the 781 households in Richwood, LA grew to $31,386 from the previous year's value of $28,594.

The following chart displays the households in Richwood, LA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Richwood, LA is from Louisiana.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Louisiana

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Louisiana

In 2022, the income inequality in Louisiana was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.313% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Louisiana was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Louisiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Louisiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Richwood, LA N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richwood, LA have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Richwood, LA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Richwood, LA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Richwood, LA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Richwood, LA have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

38.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richwood, LA (836 out of 2.16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 12 - 14.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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Health

86.1% of the population of Richwood, LA has health coverage, with 12.8% on employee plans, 57.1% on Medicaid, 8.18% on Medicare, 7.4% on non-group plans, and 0.601% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ouachita Parish, LA see 1037 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.26% decrease from the previous year (1072 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1671 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 194 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,037 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ouachita Parish, LA

Primary care physicians in Ouachita Parish, LA see an average of 1,037 patients per year. This represents a 3.26% decrease from the previous year (1,072 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ouachita Parish, LA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 35.3% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 32.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 36.8% were men and 63.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.9%

Uninsured

12.8%

Employer Coverage

57.1%

Medicaid

8.18%

Medicare

7.4%

Non-Group

0.601%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richwood, LA declined by 9.69% from 15.4% to 13.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Richwood, LA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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