Richardson, TX

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2022 Population

118,063

1.86% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

34.5

1.43% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

10.8%

2.33% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$94,362

7.57% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$379,800

16.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

64,423

4.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Richardson, TX had a population of 118k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $94,362. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Richardson, TX grew from 115,904 to 118,063, a 1.86% increase and its median household income grew from $87,720 to $94,362, a 7.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Richardson, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.23%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.29%).

None of the households in Richardson, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.7% of the residents in Richardson, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Richardson, TX are The University of Texas at Dallas (7,874 degrees awarded in 2022), Chicago School of Professional Psychology-College of Nursing (437732) (61 degrees), and ABC Beauty Academy (24 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Richardson, TX was $379,800, and the homeownership rate was 51.6%.

Most people in Richardson, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Richardson, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Richardson, TX is home to a population of 118k people, from which 88.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 22.9% of Richardson, TX residents were born outside of the country (27k people).

In 2022, there were 3.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.9k people) in Richardson, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 14.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.7%

2022 Citizenship

87.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 88.7% of Richardson, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Richardson, TX was 87.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Richardson, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Richardson, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.9k ± 2.1k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
18.1k ± 1.44k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.7k ± 2.02k

17.1%

Hispanic Population

20.2k people

17.1% of the people in Richardson, TX are hispanic (20.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Richardson, TX as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

22.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

27k people

24%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

27.8k people

As of 2022, 22.9% of Richardson, TX residents (27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Richardson, TX was 24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Richardson, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,232 ± 324
Vietnam
1,099 ± 213
Gulf War (1990s)
683 ± 234

Richardson, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Richardson, TX employs 64.4k people. The largest industries in Richardson, TX are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,893 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,448 people), and Educational Services (7,384 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($110,776), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($110,172), and Manufacturing ($83,995).

Employment

Occupations

64.4k

2022 Value

± 2,297

4.95%

1 Year growth

± 4.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Richardson, TX grew at a rate of 4.95%, from 61.4k employees to 64.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Richardson, TX, are Management Occupations (8,741 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (7,120 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,527 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Richardson, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.4k

2022 Value

± 2,297

4.95%

1 Year growth

± 4.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Richardson, TX grew at a rate of 4.95%, from 61.4k employees to 64.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Richardson, TX, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,893 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,448 people), and Educational Services (7,384 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Richardson, TX, though some of these residents may live in Richardson, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,452

Median earning men ± $2,559

$47,812

Median earning women ± $2,814

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($110,474), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,373), and Manufacturing ($91,496).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($77,995), Information ($71,719), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,154).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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Education

In 2022, universities in Richardson, TX awarded 7,974 degrees. The student population of Richardson, TX in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 17,888 male students and 13,956 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Richardson, TX are Asian (2,390 and 35.7%), followed by White (2,289 and 34.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,071 and 16%), and Black or African American (425 and 6.35%).

The largest universities in Richardson, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas at Dallas (7,874 and 98.7%), Chicago School of Professional Psychology-College of Nursing (437732) (61 and 0.765%), and ABC Beauty Academy (24 and 0.301%).

The most popular majors in Richardson, TX are General Computer & Information Sciences (1,041 and 13.1%), General Business Administration & Management (561 and 7.04%), and Accounting (400 and 5.02%).

The median tuition costs in Richardson, TX are $11,784 for private four year colleges, and $14,564 and $39,776 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Richardson, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 31,844 (56.2% men and 43.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 31,844 students enrolled in Richardson, TX, 56.2% men and 43.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Asian with 10,056 records, of which 46.4% were women and 53.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Digital Arts
300 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
688 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
344 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Richardson, TX was Digital Arts with 300 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Richardson, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Texas at Dallas
7,874 degrees awarded
Chicago School of Professional Psychology-College of Nursing (437732)
61 degrees awarded
ABC Beauty Academy
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas at Dallas with 7,874 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 4,178 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Richardson, TX, which is 1.1 times more than the 3,796 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 2,390 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,289 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($14,564) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Richardson, TX was $379,800 in 2022, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $326,900 to $379,800, a 16.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Richardson, TX is 51.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Richardson, TX have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Richardson, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Richardson, TX is $94,362. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Richardson, TX was Census Tract 192.05 with a value of $166,275, followed by Census Tract 192.10 and Census Tract 190.36, with respective values of $164,539 and $135,273.

Housing

Property

$379,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,659

$23,343

Median Property Taxes

±$1,080

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Richardson, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Richardson, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.6%

Homeownership

2022

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 51.6% of the housing units in Richardson, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Richardson, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 192.05
Census Tract 192.10
Census Tract 190.36

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Richardson, TX was Census Tract 192.05 with a value of $166,275, followed by Census Tract 192.10 and Census Tract 190.36, with respective values of $164,539 and $135,273.

The following map shows all of the places in Richardson, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$94,362

Median Household Income

± $3,772

45.2k

Number of Households

± 1,743

In 2022, the median household income of the 45.2k households in Richardson, TX grew to $94,362 from the previous year's value of $87,720.

The following chart displays the households in Richardson, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Richardson, TX is from Richardson, TX.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Richardson, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (66.6%)
Worked At Home (19.7%)
Carpooled (6.96%)

In 2022, 66.6% of workers in Richardson, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Richardson, TX have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.546% of the workforce in Richardson, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Richardson, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Richardson, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Richardson, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Richardson, TX (12.4k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Richardson, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.4% of the population of Richardson, TX has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 7.38% on Medicaid, 9.57% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.681% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 28% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.6%

Uninsured

58.7%

Employer Coverage

7.38%

Medicaid

9.57%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.681%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Richardson, TX declined by 9.78% from 14% to 12.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Richardson, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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