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Richardson

Texas · 99,223 residents · 28.562 sq mi
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Richardson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $175,500. Households here earn about 39% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99,223
+8%since 2000
from 91,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,474 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K84K97K111K124K1990201020202024Richardson
2024119K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,776
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,392 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,233
+16%since 2000
from $29,551 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(63,850)
Black6.1%(5,586)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(9,420)
Asian11.6%(10,666)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(53,032)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(57,600)
Black8.3%(8,283)
Hispanic / Latino16%(15,849)
Asian15%(14,929)
Other2.3%(2,257)
Diversity Score75.6%(75,031)
Diversity Score
76
+31%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richardson, Texas?

Richardson, Texas has about 99,223 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richardson, Texas?

The typical household in Richardson, Texas earns about $68,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richardson, Texas expensive?

In Richardson, Texas, the median home is worth about $175,500, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.

How educated are people in Richardson, Texas?

About 50.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richardson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richardson, Texas?

About 10.0% of people in Richardson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richardson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richardson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,381 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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