Richmond is a city located in Fort Bend County Texas. Richmond has a 2024 population of 13,246. It is also the county seat of Fort Bend County. Richmond is currently growing at a rate of 3.36% annually and its population has increased by 14.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,526 in 2020.
The average household income in Richmond is $70,534 with a poverty rate of 17.1%. The median age in Richmond is 33.8 years: 32.1 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richmond was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,473 | 45.87% |
| Black or African American | 3,175 | 26.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,651 | 13.84% |
| Other race | 1,428 | 11.97% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 96 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,359 | 2.46 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Non Family | 1,973 | 1.14 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Married | 1,090 | 3.65 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Female | 1,017 | 3.38 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Male | 279 | 3.82 | 72 | 28 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
55.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 833 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 573 | 7.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 814 | 10.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 676 | 8.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,395 | 29.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 688 | 8.52% |
| Some College | 2,095 | 25.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,322 | 2,136 | 134 |
| Black | 2,359 | 2,084 | 447 |
| White | 2,148 | 2,088 | 711 |
| Other Race | 999 | 612 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 905 | 669 | 107 |
| Asian | 108 | 108 | 92 |
| Native American | 70 | 55 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $26,170 | $23,750 | $27,181 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,159 | $0 | $102,195 |
| High School Graduate | $31,096 | $33,623 | $28,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,800 | $37,885 | $15,882 |
| Overall | $32,788 | $35,092 | $31,286 |
| Some College | $43,875 | $39,821 | $50,360 |
$32,788
Average Earnings
$35,092
Average Male
$31,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.53% of Richmond residents speak only English, while 34.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,358 | 1,227 | 22.9% |
| White | 2,600 | 327 | 12.58% |
| Black | 2,730 | 301 | 11.03% |
| Other | 1,214 | 277 | 22.82% |
| Multiple | 1,535 | 251 | 16.35% |
17.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.3%
Male Poverty Rate
19.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richmond is Hispanic, with 22.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richmond is Black, with 11.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.12% |
| High School | 12.98% |
| Some College | 6.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.9% |
| Female Employed | 7.09% |
| Male Employed | 5.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,179 | $87,236 |
| Households | $51,832 | $70,534 |
| Married Families | $87,879 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,788 | $46,361 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96 | 2.23% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 0.69% |
| Black | 20 | 0.73% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.01%
Born in Richmond
87.74%
Native Born
12.26%
Foreign Born
8.9%
Non Citizen
3.36%
Naturalized
87.74% of Richmond residents were born in the United States, with 73.01% having been born in Texas. 8.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,396 | 430 | 2.87% |
| 2028 | 14,966 | 430 | 2.96% |
| 2027 | 14,536 | 430 | 3.05% |
| 2026 | 14,106 | 430 | 3.14% |
| 2025 | 13,676 | 430 | 3.25% |
| 2024 | 13,246 | 430 | 3.36% |
| 2023 | 12,816 | 330 | 2.64% |
| 2022 | 12,486 | 309 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 12,177 | 651 | 5.65% |
| 2020 | 11,526 | -1,029 | -8.2% |
| 2019 | 12,555 | -56 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 12,611 | -11 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 12,622 | -92 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 12,714 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 12,711 | 150 | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 12,561 | 195 | 1.58% |
| 2013 | 12,366 | 152 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 12,214 | 60 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 12,154 | 29 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 12,125 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,081 | 1,039 | 10.35% |
| 1990 | 10,042 | 350 | 3.61% |
| 1980 | 9,692 | 3,915 | 67.77% |
| 1970 | 5,777 | 2,109 | 57.5% |
| 1960 | 3,668 | -11,728 | -76.18% |