Richland, MS Demographics

A map of Richland's Population by Race

Richland, Mississippi has an estimated population of 7,346, a slight increase from the 7,137 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 15.7% Black, 4.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, and 2.8% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi 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 50.5% in 2020 and 47.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richland is ranked the 52nd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richland's White Population

5,160 residents of Richland, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richland is considerably higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Richland ranks 153rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Richland's population has increased from 66.9% to 70.2%.

Richland is more White than neighboring Pearl (57.9% White), and Jackson (13.3% White). Richland is less White than neighboring Cleary (90% White), Florence (88.4% White), and Flowood (71% White).

Richland's Black Population

1,156 residents of Richland, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richland is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Richland ranks 287th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Black residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 19.9% to 15.7%.

Richland is more Black than neighboring Cleary (8.2% Black), and Florence (10.5% Black). Richland is less Black than neighboring Pearl (29.1% Black), Jackson (81.7% Black), and Flowood (17% Black).

Richland's Asian Population

254 residents of Richland, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richland is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Richland ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.8%. Asian residents' share of Richland's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.5%.

Richland is more Asian than neighboring Cleary (0% Asian), Pearl (2.5% Asian), Florence (0% Asian), and Jackson (0.3% Asian). Richland is less Asian than neighboring Flowood (3.7% Asian).

Richland's Hispanic Population

315 residents of Richland, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Richland ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 8.4% to 4.3%.

Richland is more Hispanic than neighboring Cleary (0% Hispanic), Florence (0.4% Hispanic), Jackson (2.4% Hispanic), and Flowood (3.9% Hispanic). Richland is less Hispanic than neighboring Pearl (6.4% Hispanic).

Richland's Native American/Other Population

207 residents of Richland, or 2.8% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Richland ranks 268th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1117.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richland's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.8%.

Richland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cleary (0% Native American/Other), Pearl (0.5% Native American/Other), Florence (0% Native American/Other), Jackson (0.4% Native American/Other), and Flowood (0.7% Native American/Other).

Richland's Multiracial Population

254 residents of Richland, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richland is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Richland ranks 240th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Richland's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.5%.

Richland is more Multiracial than neighboring Cleary (1.8% Multiracial), Florence (0.6% Multiracial), and Jackson (2% Multiracial). Richland is less Multiracial than neighboring Pearl (3.6% Multiracial), and Flowood (3.6% 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.