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Richland Hills

Texas · 8,621 residents · 3.135 sq mi
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Richland Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,621
+6%since 2000
from 8,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,750 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Richland Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,038
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,377 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,032
+58%since 2000
from $20,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,092
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(5,040)
Black5.8%(499)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(2,365)
Asian1.9%(166)
Other5.8%(496)
Diversity Score71.3%(6,147)
Diversity Score
71
+149%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland Hills, Texas?

Richland Hills, Texas has about 8,621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richland Hills, Texas earns about $64,038 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 $157,600, and the typical rent is about $1,092 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Hills, Texas?

About 18.7% 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 2.8% of people in Richland Hills, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland Hills, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland Hills, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 643 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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