Richardson, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Richardson, Texas is 118,269 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $96,257, the median home value is $405,600, and the median age is 34.0.
The population has grown 18.7% since 2010 (99,581 → 118,221).
118,269
Population
4141
People / sq mi
$96,257
Median Income
$405,600
Median Home Value
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Richardson covers 28.6 sq mi of land at 4141 people per square mile.
About Richardson, TX
Remote work is unusually prominent in Richardson: 23.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 118,269 residents, Richardson is a city in Texas. It ranks #32 among cities in Texas by population.
Median household income is $96,257, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $405,600, with typical rent around $1,825.
College attainment is above the local norm at 56.2%, above the national 35.0%. About 23.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Richardson — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Richardson city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Richardson city had a population of 99,581 in 2010 and 118,221 in 2024, a 18.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 121,323 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 1.24%.
118,221
Population (2024)
99,581
Population (2010)
121,323
Peak (2019)
1.24%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 99,581 |
| 2011 | 101,660 |
| 2012 | 103,695 |
| 2013 | 105,166 |
| 2014 | 109,134 |
| 2015 | 110,883 |
| 2016 | 113,910 |
| 2017 | 116,237 |
| 2018 | 119,878 |
| 2019 | 121,323 |
| 2020 | 119,308 |
| 2021 | 118,134 |
| 2022 | 119,192 |
| 2023 | 118,626 |
| 2024 | 118,221 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.8% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$96,257
Median Household Income
$50,398
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$405,600
Median Home Value
$1,825
Median Rent
50.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.2%
High School+
56.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.4%
Drive Alone
63.4%
Public Transit
23.2%
Work From Home
23.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.8%
Foreign Born
66.3%
Non-English at Home
4.6%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
86.9%
Health Insurance
98.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.1% |
| Information | 12.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Construction | 4.6% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Public Administration | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Richardson, Texas has a population of 118,269 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Richardson, Texas is $96,257, with 5.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Richardson, Texas is $405,600, with median monthly rent at $1,825 and a homeownership rate of 50.8%.
The median age in Richardson, Texas is 34.0 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
The population has grown 18.7% since 2010 (99,581 → 118,221).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.