Richland, MO Demographics

A map of Richland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,841	1,519	86.2%	87.6%
Hispanic	148	60	6.9%	3.5%
Multiracial	135	115	6.3%	6.6%
Black	9	8	0.4%	0.5%
Native American/Other	3	19	0.1%	1.1%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.7%

Richland, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,136, a large increase from the 1,734 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.2% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richland, that probability was 22.7% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richland is ranked the 261st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. 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 was ranked the 280th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richland's White Population

1,841 residents of Richland, or 86.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richland is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Richland ranks 675th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's White population has grown by an estimated 21.2%. White residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 87.6% to 86.2%.

Richland is more White than neighboring Waynesville (73.7% White). Richland is less White than neighboring Stoutland (86.4% White), Crocker (91.4% White), Montreal (100% White), and Brumley (94.4% White).

Richland's Black Population

9 residents of Richland, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richland is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Richland ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Richland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Richland is more Black than neighboring Crocker (0% Black), Montreal (0% Black), and Brumley (0% Black). Richland is less Black than neighboring Stoutland (1.6% Black), and Waynesville (4.8% Black).

Richland's Asian Population

0 residents of Richland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richland is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Richland ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Richland is less Asian than neighboring Waynesville (2.9% Asian).

Richland's Hispanic Population

148 residents of Richland, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richland is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Richland ranks 312th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 146.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Richland's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.9%.

Richland is more Hispanic than neighboring Stoutland (2.9% Hispanic), Crocker (4.8% Hispanic), Montreal (0% Hispanic), and Brumley (5.6% Hispanic). Richland is less Hispanic than neighboring Waynesville (12.5% Hispanic).

Richland's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Richland, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richland is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Richland ranks 278th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Richland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montreal (0% Native American/Other), and Brumley (0% Native American/Other). Richland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stoutland (1.6% Native American/Other), Crocker (0.7% Native American/Other), and Waynesville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Richland's Multiracial Population

135 residents of Richland, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richland is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Richland ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Richland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Richland is more Multiracial than neighboring Crocker (3.1% Multiracial), Waynesville (5.6% Multiracial), Montreal (0% Multiracial), and Brumley (0% Multiracial). Richland is less Multiracial than neighboring Stoutland (7.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.