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Richland Parish, LA market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Richland Parish, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 19,582
- −2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 7,240
- Median household income
- $53,544
- +57.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $141,900
- Jobs located here
- 6,229
- Highest market score
- 52
- Pizza, #944 of 2,090 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 19,582 people live in Richland Parish, in 7,240 households. Population estimates show Richland Parish declined 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Richland Parish is $53,544 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 57.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Richland Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Richland Parish are for pizza places (52), fast food and sandwich shops (51) and pet businesses (50). Richland Parish ranks #944 of 2,090 scored counties for pizza places.
Richland Parish is part of the Monroe metro area. For its number of households, Richland Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Richland Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Richland Parish with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza | 52 | #944 of 2,090 | 5 | 6.9 | $4.7M | 92 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 51 | #1,105 of 2,222 | 8 | 11.0 | $2.9M | 96 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 50 | #1,082 of 2,200 | 6 | 8.3 | $916K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,265 of 2,176 | 11 | 15.2 | Index only | 163 | 4 |
| Real estate | 44 | #1,377 of 2,229 | 14 | 19.3 | Index only | 161 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #1,341 of 2,272 | 8 | 11.0 | $2M | 161 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 41 | #1,427 of 2,057 | 6 | 8.3 | $3M | 123 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,448 of 2,210 | 12 | 16.6 | $1M | 114 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #1,274 of 1,886 | 6 | 8.3 | $1.2M | 119 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 40 | #1,625 of 2,405 | 71 | 98.1 | $330K | 89 | 16 |
| Auto repair shops | 40 | #1,642 of 2,378 | 13 | 18.0 | $447K | 101 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 37 | #1,496 of 2,087 | 10 | 13.8 | $1.2M | 95 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 36 | #1,834 of 2,394 | 37 | 51.1 | $191K | 125 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 35 | #1,459 of 1,889 | 5 | 6.9 | $4.7M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 33 | #1,927 of 2,405 | 42 | 58.0 | $558K | 84 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,150 of 2,401 | 30 | 41.4 | $194K | 72 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 24 | #1,790 of 2,070 | 6 | 8.3 | $6.6M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 21 | #2,285 of 2,385 | 27 | 37.3 | $208K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 19 | #1,980 of 2,088 | 8 | 11.0 | $516K | 78 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 18 | #1,573 of 1,656 | 7 | 9.7 | $1M | 57 | 11 |
| Funeral homes | 17 | #1,429 of 1,472 | 6 | 8.3 | $182K | 27 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 17 | #2,271 of 2,402 | 26 | 35.9 | $1.5M | 45 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 16 | #2,017 of 2,063 | 9 | 12.4 | $2.6M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 13 | #2,160 of 2,261 | 15 | 20.7 | $2.6M | 34 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 11 | #2,301 of 2,339 | 20 | 27.6 | $280K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 11 | #2,329 of 2,358 | 21 | 29.0 | $906K | 38 | 14 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.4M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1M | 79 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $4.5M | 94 | 9 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.8M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $896K | 89 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 63 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1.4M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.1 | $1.8M | 67 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $12M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $17.9M | Too few | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $17.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Richland Parish
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.8M | $803 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $19M | $2,628 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $23.4M | $3,237 | 80 |
| Groceries | $39.7M | $5,481 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.6M | $774 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.7M | $371 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.1M | $570 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.1M | $974 | 76 |
| Pets | $5.5M | $759 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12M | $1,661 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16.2M | $2,239 | 114 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.9M | $2,467 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.4M | $1,296 | 92 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $97.6M | $13,483 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Richland Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,582−2.2% since 2020
- Households
- 7,240
- Median age
- 38.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 556 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 36
- Median household income
- $53,544+57.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $72,235
- Median home value
- $141,900
- Jobs located here
- 6,229
- Daytime population
- 18,135Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Richland Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Richland Parish at 19,582 people in 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,240 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 57.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Richland Parish, LA spend?
Households in Richland Parish spend about $97.6M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $39.7M on groceries and $23.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Richland Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Richland Parish, LA?
Of the business types scored in Richland Parish, pizza places (52), fast food and sandwich shops (51) and pet businesses (50) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pizza places, that ranks #944 of 2,090 scored counties.
How does Richland Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Richland Parish is $53,544, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $141,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 26 of the 56 business types have a score in Richland Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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