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Richmond, TX
City in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Population
12,582
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,923
ZIP codes
0
Richmond and its ZIP codes
Richmond at a glance
- Richmond is about 25 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 232nd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $50,337, 36% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,500 (18% below Texas) and median rent is $1,319 a month.
Local data for Richmond, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richmond, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,337
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$231,500
Median rent
$1,319/mo
Homeownership
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,788), Salvadoran Americans (458), Honduran Americans (456).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fort Bend County. PPP loans are for Richmond.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,472
260,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,721
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.88B
FY 2026, $5,927 per person
How people get to work
Richmond, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled18.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.8%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richmond, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39,537
15.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 43°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richmond, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
24.7%
U.S. 11.1% +13.6 pts
Cities near Richmond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar LandCity | 3.7 mi | 40.5 |
| Pecan GroveCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 8.3 |
| ThompsonsTown | 5.9 mi | 4.9 |
| CumingsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2.4 |
| RosenbergCity | 7.8 mi | 37.6 |
| StaffordCity | 8.9 mi | 7 |
| Meadows PlaceCity | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| PleakVillage | 9 mi | 1.8 |
| Fifth StreetCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Mission BendCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.8 |
| FairchildsVillage | 9.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Missouri CityCity | 11 mi | 29 |
| Cinco RanchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| SiennaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| FresnoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richmond, TX in?
- Richmond is in Fort Bend County, Texas.
- What is the population of Richmond, TX?
- About 12,582 people live in Richmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richmond?
- Nearby places include Sugar Land (3.7 mi), Pecan Grove (4.8 mi), Thompsons (5.9 mi), Cumings (5.9 mi), Four Corners (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023