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Richland Springs

Texas · 244 residents · 1.004 sq mi
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Richland Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 16% 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 $70,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
−30%since 2000
from 350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+21%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1572543514475441990201020202024Richland Springs
2024362
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,982
+8%since 2000
from $15,691 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+203%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(293)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other27.6%(67)
Diversity Score62.2%(152)
Diversity Score
62
+96%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+92%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
70.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
52.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland Springs, Texas?

Richland Springs, Texas has about 244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Richland Springs, Texas earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland Springs, Texas expensive?

In Richland Springs, Texas, the median home is worth about $70,500, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Richland Springs, Texas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Richland Springs, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland Springs, Texas?

About 12.4% of people in Richland Springs, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland Springs, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland Springs, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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