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Richmond, LA map Population (year 2000): 499. Estimated population in July 2006: 419 (-16.0% change)
 

Males: 233  (46.7%)
Females: 266  (53.3%)

Madison Parish

Median resident age:  36.7 years
Louisiana median age:  34.0 years

Zip codes: 71282.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $44,800 (it was $39,485 in 2000)
Richmond  $44,800
Louisiana:  $36,729

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $55,800 (it was $59,700 in 2000)
Richmond  $55,800
Louisiana:  $101,700

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Races in Richmond:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.4%)
  • Black (4.8%)
  • Hispanic (4.4%)
  • Other race (1.6%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)

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Ancestries: United States (16.4%), Irish (9.6%), English (9.2%), German (6.0%), Scotch-Irish (3.4%), French (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 75 feet

Land area: 1.65 square miles.

Population density: 257 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Richmond

  • High school or higher: 77.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Richmond village

  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 70.3%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

3 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.6%
Louisiana:  2.6%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Richmond:  0.3% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.2% ($199)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (63.8 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (133.4 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (341.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Tallulah, LA (2.0 miles ), Mound, LA (10.8 miles) , Delta, LA (17.0 miles ), Vicksburg, MS (20.9 miles ), Newellton, LA (22.1 miles ), Delhi, LA (22.4 miles ), Epps, LA (25.6 miles ), Lake Providence, LA (29.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $153,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $196,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $180,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $370,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $370,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $147,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $147,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $147,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $147,000

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Latitude: 32.39 N, Longitude: 91.17 W


9 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

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Population change in the 1990s: +92 (+22.6%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (15%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Utilities (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (18%)
  • Public administration (14%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Electricians (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (15%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)


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Richmond-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 170% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/5/1953, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 19.3 miles away from the Richmond village center killed 38 people and injured 270 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category 5 tornado 20.3 miles away from the village center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Richmond:
  • MADISON PARISH HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; TALLULAH, LA)
  • RIVER REGION HEALTH SYSTEM (about 22 miles; VICKSBURG, MS)
  • EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL (about 29 miles; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA)

Political contributions by individuals in Richmond, LA

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Richmond:
  • HARDY-ANDERS FIELD NATCHEZ-ADAMS COUNTY (about 55 miles; NATCHEZ, MS; ID: HEZ)
  • MONROE REGIONAL (about 60 miles; MONROE, LA; ID: MLU)
  • MID DELTA RGNL (about 76 miles; GREENVILLE, MS; ID: GLH)
Other public-use airports nearest to Richmond:
  • SCOTT (about 4 miles; TALLULAH, LA; ID: M80)
  • VICKSBURG TALLULAH RGNL (about 12 miles; TALLULAH/VICKSBURG, MS, LA; ID: TVR)
  • VICKSBURG MUNI (about 21 miles; VICKSBURG, MS; ID: VKS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richmond:
  • ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; ALCORN STATE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,594)
  • HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; RAYMOND, MS; FT enrollment: 10,057)
  • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 55 miles; CLINTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,904)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 64 miles; MONROE, LA; FT enrollment: 8,116)
  • JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; JACKSON, MS; FT enrollment: 5,955)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 87 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 89 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; FT enrollment: 3,288)

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Average household size:
This village:  2.6 people
Louisiana:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  73.3%
Whole state:  69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  5.8%
Whole state:  5.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This village:  6.2%
Whole state:  19.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This village:  3.4%
Whole state:  9.4%

Richmond compared to Louisiana state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Richmond (2007 data):
  • Guaranty Bank & Trust Company of Delhi, Louisiana: Madison Branch at 13 Crothers Drive, branch established on 1980-09-22. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $99.0 mil, Deposits: $83.0 mil, headquarters in Delhi, LA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Delhi Bancshares, Inc.



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5.43% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,333 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.43%
Louisiana average:  8.89%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Warren County, MS  0.69% ($21,480 average AGI)
from Richland Parish, LA  0.44% ($25,438)
from East Carroll Parish, LA  0.38% ($35,143)


6.76% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,800 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.76%
Louisiana average:  13.45%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Warren County, MS  1.16% ($27,767 average AGI)
to Ouachita Parish, LA  1.03% ($20,316)
to Richland Parish, LA  0.46% ($37,588)


Strongest AM radio stations in Richmond:
  • KBYO (1360 AM; 1 kW; TALLULAH, LA; Owner: TIGER COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATED)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Richmond:
  • KBYO-FM (104.9 FM; TALLULAH, LA; Owner: TIGER COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATED)
  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBBV (101.3 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: BISHOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRTM-FM (100.5 FM; PORT GIBSON, MS; Owner: COMMANDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KMYY (92.3 FM; RAYVILLE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • W288BB (105.5 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Richmond:
  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)

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