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Richmond

Texas · 13,389 residents (2025 est.) · 4.244 sq mi
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Richmond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $231,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,582
+14%since 2000
from 11,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,965 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+24%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,389 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Richmond
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,337
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,888 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,926
+90%since 2000
from $15,195 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+6%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,500
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,319
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+157%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(2,964)
Black13.4%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino58.7%(6,506)
Asian0.5%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score70%(7,761)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(2,886)
Black22.1%(2,786)
Hispanic / Latino49%(6,160)
Asian4.6%(577)
Other1.4%(173)
Diversity Score82%(10,323)
Diversity Score
82
+17%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 53.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 45.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Texas?

Richmond, Texas has about 12,582 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Texas?

The typical household in Richmond, Texas earns about $50,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richmond, Texas expensive?

In Richmond, Texas, the median home is worth about $231,500, and the typical rent is about $1,319 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Texas?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Richmond, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richmond, Texas?

About 15.7% of people in Richmond, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richmond, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richmond, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,784 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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