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Richland, GA
City in Stewart County, Georgia.
Population
1,595
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
498
ZIP codes
0
Richland and its ZIP codes
Richland at a glance
- Richland is about 2.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $25,100, 68% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $47,600 (84% below Georgia) and median rent is $611 a month.
Local data for Richland, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richland, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,100
Poverty rate
35.9%
Median home value
$47,600
Median rent
$611/mo
Homeownership
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (37), Irish Americans (15), French Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stewart County. PPP loans are for Richland.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,458
1,708 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,667
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.1M
FY 2026, $6,219 per person
How people get to work
Richland, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.6%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richland, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
157
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richland, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
23.3%
U.S. 12.1% +11.2 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Richland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Webster CountyUnified Government | 7.4 mi | 209.7 |
| LumpkinCity | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| PlainsCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ParrottTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Buena VistaCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| Cusseta-Chattahoochee CountyUnified Government | 21 mi | 248.7 |
| CuthbertCity | 23 mi | 3 |
| EllavilleCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| ShellmanCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| TazewellCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| BronwoodTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Georgetown-Quitman CountyUnified Government | 25 mi | 151.2 |
| DawsonCity | 25 mi | 3.8 |
| AmericusCity | 26 mi | 11.3 |
| SmithvilleCity | 27 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richland, GA in?
- Richland is in Stewart County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Richland, GA?
- About 1,595 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richland?
- Nearby places include Webster County (7.4 mi), Lumpkin (8.4 mi), Plains (16 mi), Parrott (16 mi), Buena Vista (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023