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Richardson

Texas · 119,469 residents · 28.562 sq mi
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Richardson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,350. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,500. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119,469
+30%since 2000
from 91,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,183 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 3,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
−5%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K84K97K111K124K1990201020202024Richardson
2024119K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,350
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,392 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,408
+37%since 2000
from $29,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,452
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+66%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(60,286)
Black10.6%(12,615)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(20,528)
Asian17.1%(20,412)
Other3.7%(4,479)
Diversity Score83.5%(99,717)
Diversity Score
83
+44%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richardson, Texas?

Richardson, Texas has about 119,469 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richardson, Texas?

The typical household in Richardson, Texas earns about $85,350 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 $295,500, and the typical rent is about $1,452 a month.

How educated are people in Richardson, Texas?

About 53.4% 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 10.9% 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 44,627 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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