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Richwood

Texas · 4,781 residents · 4.467 sq mi
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Richwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 18% 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 $166,700. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,781
+59%since 2000
from 3,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,070 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 674 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+10%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Richwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,522
+90%since 2000
from $19,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(2,262)
Black7.2%(344)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(1,886)
Asian2.3%(111)
Other0.9%(41)
Diversity Score74%(3,536)
Diversity Score
74
+23%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 78.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richwood, Texas?

Richwood, Texas has about 4,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richwood, Texas?

The typical household in Richwood, Texas earns about $67,500 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 $166,700, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Richwood, Texas?

About 18.2% 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 8.6% 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 2,046 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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