Demographics & People — Richland, Mississippi
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,600 |
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| Median Age | 36.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,922 |
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| Family Households | 1,995 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3898 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,208 |
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| Black or African American | 1,246 |
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| Asian | 123 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 290 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,197 |
| Other groups | 1,737 |
| English | 917 |
| Irish | 811 |
| American | 763 |
| German | 449 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 233 |
| European | 232 |
| Arab | 157 |
| Other Arab | 157 |
Language
| English Only | 6,614 |
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| Spanish | 203 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,927 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 707 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,493 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Richland, Mississippi.
