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Population Review

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

Richardson covers 28.6 sq mi of land at 4141 people per square mile.

About Richardson, TX

Richardson is a city in Texas with a population of 118,269. It ranks #32 among cities in Texas by population. The median age is 34.0, younger than the national median. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

The median household income in Richardson is $96,257, above the US median of $74,580. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $405,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,825. The homeownership rate of 50.8% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Richardson reflects 56.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.9 minutes each way.

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%.

2019 · 121K20102024

118,221

Population (2024)

99,581

Population (2010)

121,323

Peak (2019)

1.24%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201099,581
2011101,660
2012103,695
2013105,166
2014109,134
2015110,883
2016113,910
2017116,237
2018119,878
2019121,323
2020119,308
2021118,134
2022119,192
2023118,626
2024118,221

Race & Ethnicity

White55.8%
Black or African American12.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management21.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate19.1%
Information12.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Manufacturing7.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Construction4.6%
Retail Trade4.4%
Transportation & Warehousing2.3%
Public Administration1.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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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).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.