Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Richmond, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,582

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

49%6,160

White

22.9%2,886

Black

22.1%2,786

Asian

4.6%577

Two or More

1.1%137

Other

0.2%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%381

High School Diploma

20.6%1,852

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%473

Some College (1+ yr)

21.2%1,907

Associate's Degree

6%538

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%861

Master's Degree

6.4%579

Professional Degree

1.4%122

Doctorate

1.6%143

HS or Higher

76.2%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$231,500

Median Renti

$1,319

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.5%2,543

Renter-Occupied

46.5%2,213

Total Units

5,063

Homeownership

53.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.6%321

$50K–$100K

11.1%283

$100K–$150K

8.1%205

$150K–$200K

12.4%315

$200K–$300K

39.4%1,002

$300K–$500K

14.1%358

$500K–$1M

2.3%59

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

110

$750–$1,000

297

$1,000–$1,250

588

$1,250–$1,500

346

$1,500–$2,000

122

$2,000+

717

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%6

2010–2019

27.4%1,388

2000–2009

7.2%365

1990–1999

10.1%512

1980–1989

8.6%436

1970–1979

22.3%1,130

1960–1969

12.5%634

1950–1959

7.2%366

1940–1949

2.5%128

1939 or earlier

1.9%98

Heating Fuel

Electricity

66.4%3,157

Utility Gas

33.1%1,573

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,337

Mean Household Incomei

$73,894

Per Capita Incomei

$28,926

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

6,267

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%218

$10K–$15K

7.5%358

$15K–$20K

4.9%231

$20K–$25K

4.5%213

$25K–$30K

5.5%263

$30K–$35K

8.3%396

$35K–$40K

3.8%180

$40K–$45K

4.1%193

$45K–$50K

6.6%312

$50K–$60K

4.1%193

$60K–$75K

12.8%608

$75K–$100K

12%571

$100K–$125K

8%381

$125K–$150K

5.9%280

$150K–$200K

2.3%110

$200K+

5.2%249

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

152

Residentsi

467

Avg. Tenant Renti

$341/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes80% occupied$420/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8120 homes94% occupied$320/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,337/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

85.6%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

13.2%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

86.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.4% of subsidized households are minority

15.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,26418%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

570

India

170

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,467

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,826

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

263(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

71.9%Insured

28.1%Uninsured

Richmond, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026