The Town FilesRichland Parish, Louisiana
19,822 people. The median home is worth $141,900 (typical Louisiana town: $166,450) and the median household earns $53,544.
Towns in Richland Parish
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayville | 3,347 | $99,100 | $27,273 | 31.1 |
| Delhi | 2,622 | $118,000 | $52,132 | 40.7 |
| Start | 982 | $162,100 | $110,278 | 50.1 |
| Mangham | 624 | $113,100 | $42,763 | 32.6 |
People and housing
| Richland Parish | Typical Louisiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $903 | $887 |
| Median household income | $53,544 | $52,134 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.0% | 20.4% |
Jobs and pay
6,232 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,083 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 344 storm events in Richland Parish from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Richland Parish has been included in 36 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).