State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,036.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.30% (-37)
Growth Since 2010
7.06% (825)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Richmond, Texas Population 2021
12,504
Richmond is a city located in Fort Bend County Texas. It is also the county seat of Fort Bend County. With a 2020 population of 12,504, it is the 208th largest city in Texas and the 2631st largest city in the United States . Richmond is currently declining at a rate of -0.30% annually but its population has increased by 7.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,679 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Richmond has a population density of 3,037 people per square mile.
The average household income in Richmond is $67,437 with a poverty rate of 19.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $840 per month, and the median house value is $157,600. The median age in Richmond is 33.8 years, 33.9 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Richmond Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richmondwas:
- White: 63.10%
- Black or African American: 16.86%
- Other race: 9.69%
- Asian: 6.67%
- Two or more races: 3.46%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
The current population of Richmond, Texas is 12,504 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,504.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 11,679.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,980 | 63.10% |
| Black or African American | 2,132 | 16.86% |
| Some Other Race | 1,226 | 9.69% |
| Asian | 843 | 6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 437 | 3.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.09% |
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Richmond Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,982 | 2.87 | 47.3 |
| Married | 1,457 | 3.38 | 72.2 |
| Non Family | 1,252 | 1.16 | 24.8 |
| Female | 922 | 4.03 | 33.3 |
| Male | 351 | 3.82 | 61 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 994 | 11.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,202 | 14.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,727 | 32.26% |
| Some College | 1,393 | 16.48% |
| Associates Degree | 644 | 7.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 921 | 10.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 573 | 6.78% |
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Richmond Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,046 | 2,265 | 136 |
| White | 2,200 | 2,069 | 762 |
| Black | 1,185 | 954 | 41 |
| Asian | 826 | 806 | 531 |
| Other Race | 805 | 433 | |
| 2+ Races | 278 | 245 | 24 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | |
| Islander | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.29%.
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$30,262
Average Earnings
$35,686
Average Male
$25,519
Average Female
Richmond Language by Age
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Richmond Language
56.44% of Richmond residents speak only English, while 43.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.37% of the population.
Richmond Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,470 | 1,507 | 23.29% |
| Black | 1,690 | 464 | 27.46% |
| Other | 1,076 | 261 | 24.26% |
| White | 2,314 | 194 | 8.38% |
| Multiple | 422 | 32 | 7.58% |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 100.00% |
19.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.94%
Male Poverty Rate
23.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Richmond
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richmond is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richmond is Multiple, with 7.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.32%.
Richmond Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Richmond Married by Age and Sex
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Richmond Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Richmond Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 1.22% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 20.71% |
| Other Race | 23 | 2.53% |
| Black | 20 | 1.37% |
Richmond Veterans by Education
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3.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
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57.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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67.93%
Born in Richmond
78.57%
Native Born
21.43%
Foreign Born
13.78%
Non Citizen
7.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.57% of Richmond residents were born in the United States, with 67.93% having been born in Texas. 13.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,504 | -37 | -0.30% |
| 2020 | 12,541 | -37 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 12,578 | -37 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 12,615 | -13 | -0.10% |
| 2017 | 12,628 | -93 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 12,721 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 12,719 | 153 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 12,566 | 200 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 12,366 | 152 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 12,214 | 63 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 12,151 | 31 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 12,120 | 1,039 | 0.90% |
| 2000 | 11,081 | 1,039 | 0.99% |
| 1990 | 10,042 | 350 | 0.36% |
| 1980 | 9,692 | 3,915 | 5.31% |
| 1970 | 5,777 | 2,109 | 4.65% |
| 1960 | 3,668 | 0.00% |