Richland, NJ Demographics
A map of Richland's Population by Race
Richland, New Jersey has an estimated population of 639, a slight increase from the 623 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.5% White, 25.8% Hispanic, 10.6% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey 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 52.0% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Richland is ranked the 595th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 599th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Richland's White Population
380 residents of Richland, or 59.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richland is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Richland ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richland's White population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 66.1% to 59.5%.
Richland is more White than neighboring Mizpah (35.9% White), Newtonville (45.9% White), and Buena (55.6% White). Richland is less White than neighboring East Vineland (72.3% White), and Milmay (100% White).
Richland's Black Population
68 residents of Richland, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richland is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Richland ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Black residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 12.7% to 10.6%.
Richland is more Black than neighboring East Vineland (0.3% Black), Milmay (0% Black), and Buena (1.8% Black). Richland is less Black than neighboring Mizpah (36.2% Black), and Newtonville (32% 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 lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Richland ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 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 1.4% to 0.0%.
Richland is less Asian than neighboring East Vineland (9.4% Asian), and Buena (6.8% Asian).
Richland's Hispanic Population
165 residents of Richland, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richland is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Richland ranks 175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Richland's population has increased from 15.9% to 25.8%.
Richland is more Hispanic than neighboring Mizpah (12.9% Hispanic), East Vineland (16.2% Hispanic), Milmay (0% Hispanic), and Newtonville (13.3% Hispanic). Richland is less Hispanic than neighboring Buena (32.4% Hispanic).
Richland's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Richland, or 0.0% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Richland ranks 60th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richland's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.
Richland is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Vineland (1.9% Native American/Other), and Buena (0.2% Native American/Other).
Richland's Multiracial Population
26 residents of Richland, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richland is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Richland ranks 497th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Richland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Richland's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.1%.
Richland is more Multiracial than neighboring East Vineland (0% Multiracial), Milmay (0% Multiracial), and Buena (3.1% Multiracial). Richland is less Multiracial than neighboring Mizpah (15% Multiracial), and Newtonville (8.7% 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.