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Richwood

Texas · 3,510 residents · 4.467 sq mi
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Richwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,558. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,500. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,510
+17%since 2000
from 3,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 674 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.6
+7%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Richwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,558
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,382
+27%since 2000
from $19,181 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(2,003)
Black8.3%(250)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(704)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(1,817)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53%(1,862)
Black7.8%(275)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(1,246)
Asian1.3%(45)
Other0.8%(29)
Diversity Score71.7%(2,516)
Diversity Score
72
+19%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richwood, Texas?

Richwood, Texas has about 3,510 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richwood, Texas?

The typical household in Richwood, Texas earns about $63,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richwood, Texas expensive?

In Richwood, Texas, the median home is worth about $119,500, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, Texas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Richwood, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richwood, Texas?

About 11.0% of people in Richwood, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richwood, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Richwood, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 775 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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