Richland
City in Rankin County, Mississippi

Richland is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, with 7,137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 266 ft (81 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pearl, 4.8 miles NE.
- 7,137residents (2020 Census)
- 266 ftelevation · 81 m
- 12.5 sq miland area · 32.4 km²
- 570 / sq mipopulation density
- 39218ZIP code
About Richland
Richland is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 7,137 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Jackson, Richland is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located southeast of the state capital.
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Living in Richland
- Median household income
- $66,558
- Median home value
- $125,800
- Median rent
- $1,185/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Richland had 7,137 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,137 |
|---|---|
| Density | 570 per sq mi (220 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richland at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Rankin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,137 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.53 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2304° N, 90.1596° W |
| ZIP code | 39218 |
| Official website | richlandms.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2862400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richland
- Pearl4.8 mi NE
- Cleary5.5 mi SW
- Florence5.6 mi SE
- Jackson6.7 mi NW
- Byram7.9 mi W
- Flowood8.9 mi NE
- Brandon10.4 mi E
- Robinhood11.4 mi E
- Terry11.6 mi SW
- Ridgeland13.4 mi N
- Clinton13.7 mi NW
- Raymond14.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Richland
What county is Richland in?
Richland is in Rankin County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Richland, MS?
7,137 people lived in Richland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richland, MS?
The ZIP code of Richland is 39218.
What is the elevation of Richland?
266 feet (81 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richland?
Pearl (4.8 mi), Cleary (5.5 mi), Florence (5.6 mi), Jackson (6.7 mi), Byram (7.9 mi).
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