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Richland Hills

Texas · 8,529 residents (2025 est.) · 3.135 sq mi
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Richland Hills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,721. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $248,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,493
+4%since 2000
from 8,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,709 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+5%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,529 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Richland Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,721
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,377 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,878
+67%since 2000
from $20,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−9%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,100
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,492
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+120%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(6,921)
Black1.4%(115)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(825)
Asian1%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.6%(2,327)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(6,070)
Black3.2%(271)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,756)
Asian1.3%(109)
Other3.4%(287)
Diversity Score55.5%(4,715)
Diversity Score
56
+94%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.8%
−55.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 78.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 16.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland Hills, Texas?

Richland Hills, Texas has about 8,493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland Hills, Texas?

The typical household in Richland Hills, Texas earns about $66,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland Hills, Texas expensive?

In Richland Hills, Texas, the median home is worth about $248,100, and the typical rent is about $1,492 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Hills, Texas?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richland Hills, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland Hills, Texas?

About 8.5% of people in Richland Hills, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland Hills, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland Hills, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 515 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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