City · Texas
Richardson, Texas
Richardson, city, mostly in Dallas County (66.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Collin County, Texas. Richardson had 118,542 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 119,469 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 118,731 (±141). GEOID 4861796.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
118,542
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 119,469 · ACS 2020-2024: 118,731 ±141
Median household income
$98,111
±$4,485 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$431,400
±$6,608 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,857
±$37 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Richardson and what county is it in?
Richardson is a city mostly in Dallas County (66.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Collin County, Texas. It covers 28.6 square miles of land, 4,183 residents per square mile in 2020.
Richardson is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | 78,997 | 66.1% |
| Collin County | 40,472 | 33.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Richardson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 118,542 people lived in Richardson on July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 119,469 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 118,731 (±141).
| Measure | Richardson | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 118,731 ±141 | 2,621,179 | +2,299 |
| Households | 45,818 ±852 | 982,737 | +3,071 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.05 | 2.63 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 47,960 ±900 | 1,064,965 | +2,418 |
Richardson's population since 2000
From 91,802 in 2000 to 118,542 in 2025: up 29.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Richardson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Richardson?
The median resident of Richardson is 33.9 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.3%. 22.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Richardson | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 ±0.6 | 34.1 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±0.9 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0% ±0.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±0.9 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.3% ±1.6 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.2% ±2.2 pts | 26.4% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.6% ±1.7 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.4% ±1.7 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.8% ±2.2 pts | 42.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8% ±0.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.2% ±1.6 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3% ±1.2 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.0% ±1.8 pts | 35.7% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.6% ±1.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.0% ±2.1 pts | 86.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Richardson earn?
Half of Richardson's 45,818 households earn less than $98,111 a year (±$4,485), against $76,547 in Dallas County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $105,443 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $7,332 after inflation. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Richardson | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,111 ±$4,485 | $76,547 | −$7,332 |
| Mean household income | $131,546 ±$4,381 | $112,403 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,863 ±$1,915 | $42,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7% ±1.4 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6% ±3.4 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2% ±0.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.4 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±1.1 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Richardson?
Owners occupy 50.7% of Richardson's occupied homes and renters 49.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $431,400 by its owner (±$6,608). The median renter pays $1,857 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Richardson | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $431,400 ±$6,608 | $303,000 | +$93,944 |
| Median gross rent | $1,857 ±$37 | $1,565 | +$130 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4% ±3.2 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,524 ±$80 | $2,166 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.7% ±1.6 pts | 50.8% | −8.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.3% ±1.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Housing units | 47,960 ±900 | 1,064,965 | +2,418 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±1.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.2% ±1.6 pts | 51.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.9% ±1.3 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Richardson building?
Builders took permits for 677 new housing units in Richardson in 2025 (56 in single-family houses), 5.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Richardson work and get to work?
61.5% of Richardson's workers drive alone and 24.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Richardson | Dallas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.3% ±1.2 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±0.8 pts | 5.0% | +1.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 61.5% ±2.1 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±1.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.9% ±1.9 pts | 15.7% | +17.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±0.7 | 26.8 min | −1.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Richardson?
33 census tracts lie mostly in Richardson, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,778 (Tract 192.14) to $217,865 (Tract 192.10).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 192.11Dallas County | 5,625 | $95,996 |
| Tract 190.23Dallas County | 5,307 | $118,175 |
| Tract 190.39Dallas County | 5,547 | $69,922 |
| Tract 192.14Dallas County | 5,149 | $48,778 |
| Tract 190.40Dallas County | 7,798 | $90,436 |
| Tract 318.15Collin County | 4,861 | $103,000 |
| Tract 192.10Dallas County | 4,815 | $217,865 |
| Tract 318.13Collin County | 4,809 | $8,009 |
| Tract 192.05Dallas County | 5,286 | $205,057 |
| Tract 320.17Collin County | 5,170 | $110,318 |
| Tract 192.02Dallas County | 4,556 | $99,219 |
| Tract 191.02Dallas County | 4,372 | $96,610 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Richardson) · Census block assignment files
How does Richardson compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Richardson is the 260th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 36th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Richardson ranks 195th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 36th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 620th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th | 979 |
| Median household income | 195th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 143rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 107th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 103rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 541st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72nd | 877 |
| Median age | 671st | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 912th | 973 |
| Work from home | 82nd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 606th | 976 |
Richardson's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Richardson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Richardson?
3 of the 57 figures for Richardson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Richardson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Richardson.