Richwood
Town in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Richwood is a town in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, with 3,881 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monroe, 4.9 miles N.
- 3,881residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 1,534 / sq mipopulation density
- 71202ZIP code
About Richwood
Richwood is a town in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. The town was incorporated December 31, 1974, under the provision of Louisiana Revised Statute 33:52 and operates under a form of government consisting of an elected mayor and a board of alder persons, which has five elected members. The town provides garbage collection, street maintenance, drainage maintenance, and other health and welfare services, in addition to the administrative services provided to its residents. As of the 2020 census, Richwood had a population of 3,881.
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Living in Richwood
- Median household income
- $31,680
- Median home value
- $53,000
- Median rent
- $978/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Richwood had 3,881 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,881 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,534 per sq mi (592 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richwood at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,881 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.53 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4488° N, 92.0773° W |
| ZIP code | 71202 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2264660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richwood
- Monroe4.9 mi N
- Brownsville5.6 mi NW
- Bawcomville5.8 mi W
- West Monroe6.1 mi NW
- Lakeshore6.5 mi NE
- Claiborne9.4 mi NW
- Swartz10.5 mi NE
- Start12.6 mi E
- Sterlington16.6 mi N
- Calhoun16.8 mi W
- Rayville18.7 mi E
- Mangham19.9 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Richwood
What county is Richwood in?
Richwood is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Richwood, LA?
3,881 people lived in Richwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richwood, LA?
The ZIP code of Richwood is 71202.
What is the elevation of Richwood?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richwood?
Monroe (4.9 mi), Brownsville (5.6 mi), Bawcomville (5.8 mi), West Monroe (6.1 mi), Lakeshore (6.5 mi).
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