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Richland Hills

Texas · 7,801 residents · 3.135 sq mi
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Richland Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,788. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
7,801
−4%since 2000
from 8,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,488 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Richland Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,788
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,377 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,595
+17%since 2000
from $20,247 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+22%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(5,779)
Black2.5%(193)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(1,491)
Asian1.3%(103)
Other5.2%(405)
Diversity Score54.5%(4,252)
Diversity Score
55
+90%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland Hills, Texas?

Richland Hills, Texas has about 7,801 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richland Hills, Texas earns about $50,788 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 $104,900, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Hills, Texas?

About 13.2% 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 10.8% of people in Richland Hills, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland Hills, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland Hills, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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