Richwood, Louisiana
Richwood: Town in Louisiana, United States
About
Richwood is a town located in the county of Ouachita Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,392 and a population density of 1,346 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,375 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Richwood
| Population : | 3,375 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Ouachita Parish |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 2.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:46:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,339 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Richwood is located at 32°26'56"N 92°5'5"W (32.4487600, -92.0848600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Richwood decreased by 0.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,392 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,361 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,358 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,349 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,341 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,434 | 2.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,466 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,442 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,418 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,399 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,375 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,295 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,840 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,663 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,843 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 45.2% |
| White only, percent : | 83.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,533 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,717 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,717 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $118,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,187 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $487 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $685 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 14 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,754 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,953 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,749 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 266,241 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 171,714 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,180 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,708 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,611 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 661 |
| 2019 total employment : | 7,100 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 291,515 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,689 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,806 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,348 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 699 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 125 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,558 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,419 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 38.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 435.51 |
Schools in Richwood
College & universities near Richwood, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 366155 | Cloyd's Barber School 2 Inc | Monroe (LA) | 71201 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Richwood, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
Post offices near Richwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Monr Post Office | West Monroe (LA) | 71291 |
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Other cities in Ouachita Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ouachita Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 46,998 | The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. |
| West Monroe | 12,086 | City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Claiborne | 11,507 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Swartz | 4,536 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Sterlington | 2,974 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Richwood distances to largest Louisiana cities
