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Richmond

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.244
State:
Texas

Richmond is a city located in Fort Bend County, Texas. Richmond has a 2026 population of 14,148. It is also the county seat of Fort Bend County. Richmond is currently growing at a rate of 3.07% annually and its population has increased by 21.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,619 in 2020.

The median household income in Richmond is $50,337 with a poverty rate of 15.74%. The median age in Richmond is 36.6 years: 32.7 years for males, and 40.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.3 males.

14.1K
Total Population
3,333
Density (mi²)
422 3.07%
Growth

Richmond Population

Richmond Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202614,1484223.07%
202513,7264213.16%
202413,3052692.06%
202313,0363983.15%
202212,6383652.97%
202112,2736545.63%
202011,619-25-0.21%
201912,555-56-0.44%
201812,611-11-0.09%
201712,622-92-0.72%
201612,71430.02%
201512,7111501.19%
201412,5611951.58%
201312,3661521.24%
201212,214600.49%
201112,154290.24%
201012,125300.25%
200011,0811,03910.35%
199010,0423503.61%
19809,6923,91567.77%
19705,7772,10957.5%
19603,668-11,744-76.2%

Median Age

Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 32.7 years

Richmond Adults

There are 10,657 adults, (2,102 of whom are seniors) in Richmond.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,926 (47.1%)
Male: 6,656 (52.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richmond includes 32.45% White, 23.13% Black or African American, 14.09% other race, 4.59% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,08332.45%
Two or more races3,15325.06%
Black or African American2,91023.13%
Other race1,77314.09%
Asian5774.59%
Native American860.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,01623.97%
Other race1,74313.85%
White1,1979.51%
Black or African American1240.99%
Native American800.64%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,88622.94%
Black or African American2,78622.14%
Asian5774.59%
Two or more races1371.09%
Other race300.24%
Native American60.05%

Richmond Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richmond 's average per capita income is $33,736. Household income levels show a median of $50,337. The poverty rate stands at 15.74%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$72,822$90,816
Married Families$68,732-
Households$50,337$73,894
Non Families$30,617$43,351

$33,736

Average Income

$50,337

Median Household Income

15.74%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)