Richland, Georgia
Richland is a city in Stewart County, Georgia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,370. History The community took its name from the local Richland Baptist Church, the name of which most likely is a transfer from Richland, South Carolina, the native home of a large share of the first settlers. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Richland in 1889. Geography Richland is located along U.S. Route 280 and Georgia State Route 520 (known as South Georgia Parkway). U.S. Route 280 and Georgia 520 lead northwest to Columbus. The two highways separate in the city, with U.S. Route 280 leading east to Americus and Georgia 520 leading southeast to Albany. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (0.48%) is water. Demographics 2020 census 2000 Census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,794 people, 624 households, and 413 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 716 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 62.54% African American, 35.95% White, 0.11% Native American, 0.22% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more