City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Richmond, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Richmond - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

12,117
Residents
$68,564
Median income
$229,800
Median home
$1,573
Median rent (state)

Richmond - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Richmond lands in the 48th percentile for household income and the 16th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

48th
percentile, household income
51st
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
16th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Richmond, TX

Richmond is a small town in Texas, home to 12,117 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $68,564 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 10.3%. Richmond's housing stock carries a median value of $229,800, and the median resident age is 34.7 years. 20.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 57.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 98 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Active). Richmond's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2989.7 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,573 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Workers in Richmond report an average commute of 25.8 minutes, with 66.2% driving alone and 4.6% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

12,117 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$68,564 /yr

Poverty 10.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Richmond compare to other US cities?

Where Richmond sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 48% higher than other cities
Home value 51% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities
Safety 16% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Texas alone, Richmond ranks #562 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Richmond against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Richmond toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Richmond ranks #288 - the 75th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Richmond only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#636 of 1,520
58th percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#288 of 1,663
75th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#449 of 1,505
70th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#737 of 1,663
56th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#671 of 1,663
60th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

48thIncome percentile
16thSafety percentile

48th percentile nationally for median household income · 16th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Richmond's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Richmond's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 36 Avg. percentile National median
Richmond's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Richmond's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$229,800 49th percentile more affordable than 49% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Richmond $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Richmond, TX Richmond, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Richmond, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Richmond, TX median $68,564/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Richmond, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Richmond, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
12,117
Median Income
$68,564
Median Home Value
$229,800
Median Age
34.7
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Labor force participation
57.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2989.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
248.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2741.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
40
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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11,000 residents12,000 residents13,000 residents14,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 11,624 residents 13,389 residents ▲ +15.2%
Richmond's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Active
Total Permits (2024)
98
housing units authorized
Single-Family
98
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
8.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 343
2021 136
2022 189
2023 128
2024 98

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
25.8 minutes
Drive Alone
66.2%
Carpool
18.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.8%
Work from Home
4.6%
Other
9.5%

Based on 5,609 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Richmond sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,573/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Hornsby Bend
12,021 people
El Campo
12,220 people
Fort Bliss
12,009 people
Webster
12,283 people
Borger
12,398 people
Levelland
12,565 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Richmond's 12,117 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Somerset, KY
12,108 people
Gardere, LA
12,130 people
Dent, OH
12,097 people
Scotts Valley, CA
12,138 people
Macedonia, OH
12,142 people
Yeadon, PA
12,091 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Richmond's $68,564 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cornish, ME
$68,561 median income
West DeLand, FL
$68,559 median income
Harrellsville, NC
$68,558 median income
Briny Breezes, FL
$68,571 median income
Woodward, IA
$68,571 median income
Dresden, NY
$68,571 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Richmond, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Richmond, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 38.6% 24.4% 11.7% 21.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 46.1% White 38.6% Black or African American 24.4% Asian 2.7% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 11.7% Two or more races 21.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Richmond compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Richmond (this city) 12,117 $68,564
Hornsby Bend 12,021 $88,317
El Campo 12,220 $67,356
Fort Bliss 12,009 $55,267
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Richmond, TX?

What is the population of Richmond, TX? +

12,117 people live in Richmond, TX according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Richmond, TX? +

Median annual household income in Richmond runs $68,564, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Richmond? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Richmond; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Richmond, TX safe? +

Richmond has a total crime rate of 2989.7 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Richmond, TX? +

The median home value in Richmond is $229,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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