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Richland

Texas · 266 residents (2025 est.) · 2.413 sq mi
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Richland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,900. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
+21%since 2000
from 291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+16%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:266 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1892372853323801990201020202024Richland
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,056 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,369
+57%since 2000
from $17,440 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−32%since 2010
from 0.579 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(255)
Black5.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(12)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.3%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(260)
Black5.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.9%(49)
Diversity Score53.8%(190)
Diversity Score
54
+122%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
+119%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
40.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.8%
−49.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2017
from 52.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Texas?

Richland, Texas has about 353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Texas?

The typical household in Richland, Texas earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland, Texas expensive?

In Richland, Texas, the median home is worth about $68,900.

How educated are people in Richland, Texas?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Richland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland, Texas?

About 17.3% of people in Richland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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