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Richmond

Texas · 11,627 residents · 4.244 sq mi
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Richmond has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $172,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
11,627
+5%since 2000
from 11,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,740 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,611 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+23%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Richmond
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,980
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,888 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,140
+59%since 2000
from $15,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,400
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+89%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(2,625)
Black16.8%(1,949)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(6,637)
Asian1.8%(213)
Other0.6%(69)
Diversity Score73.2%(8,506)
Diversity Score
73
+4%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richmond, Texas?

Richmond, Texas has about 11,627 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richmond, Texas?

The typical household in Richmond, Texas earns about $50,980 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 $172,400, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Richmond, Texas?

About 16.8% 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 16.3% 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 1,829 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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