Richardson, TX

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Richardson Overview

118,063
TOTAL POPULATION
57,576
MALE POPULATION
60,487
FEMALE POPULATION
95.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.06
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$48,231
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,293
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$94,362
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,720
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
67,864
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Richardson Zip Codes

Richardson Area Codes

Race in Richardson

The most populous races in Richardson are White / Caucasian (69,662 | 59.0%), Hispanic or Latino (20,240 | 17.1%), and Asian (18,272 | 15.5%).
Race in Richardson
Race# Population% Population
Asian18,27215.5%
Black / African American14,82912.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific590.1%
Hispanic or Latino20,24017.1%
Native / Alaskan5200.4%
White / Caucasian69,66259.0%
Two or more Races8,7947.4%
Some other Race5,9275.0%
Total118,063100.0%

Ancestry in Richardson

The most populous ancestries reported in Richardson are Mexican (14,937 | 12.7%), German (12,439 | 10.5%), English (11,604 | 9.8%), Irish (8,669 | 7.3%), and Thai (5,574 | 4.7%), together accounting for 45.1% of all Richardson residents.
Ancestry in Richardson
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1610.1%
African1,4101.2%
Alsatian60.0%
American4,0733.5%
Apache520.0%
Arab2,4762.1%
Argentinean2490.2%
Armenian1100.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac660.1%
Austrian3800.3%
Bahamian60.0%
Barbadian340.0%
Belgian860.1%
Bhutanese5210.4%
Blackfeet260.0%
Brazilian4510.4%
British6780.6%
Bulgarian3550.3%
Burmese1,2841.1%
Canadian3690.3%
Cape Verdean350.0%
Celtic270.0%
Central American2,5172.1%
Central American Indian910.1%
Cherokee1570.1%
Chickasaw50.0%
Chilean580.1%
Choctaw3490.3%
Colombian3920.3%
Costa Rican300.0%
Creek680.1%
Croatian170.0%
Cuban1730.2%
Czech8370.7%
Czechoslovakian700.1%
Danish2480.2%
Dominican1400.1%
Dutch9220.8%
Eastern European1820.2%
Ecuadorian230.0%
Egyptian1380.1%
English11,6049.8%
Estonian130.0%
Ethiopian1,1581.0%
European2,5592.2%
Filipino3470.3%
Finnish1690.1%
French2,1421.8%
French Canadian3420.3%
German12,43910.5%
Ghanaian1430.1%
Greek6040.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro430.0%
Guatemalan5530.5%
Guyanese150.0%
Haitian280.0%
Hmong560.1%
Honduran1,0140.9%
Hungarian3130.3%
Indian (Asian)4,5553.9%
Indonesian4930.4%
Iranian6370.5%
Iraqi8990.8%
Irish8,6697.3%
Israeli570.1%
Italian2,9812.5%
Jamaican2760.2%
Japanese2700.2%
Jordanian3020.3%
Kenyan1500.1%
Kiowa80.0%
Korean1,3781.2%
Laotian1200.1%
Latvian180.0%
Lebanese1710.1%
Lithuanian1790.2%
Luxembourger130.0%
Malaysian660.1%
Maltese230.0%
Mexican14,93712.7%
Mexican American Indian1490.1%
Mongolian900.1%
Moroccan1310.1%
Native Hawaiian180.0%
Nicaraguan390.0%
Nigerian7440.6%
Northern European5930.5%
Norwegian7740.7%
Osage50.0%
Pakistani1280.1%
Palestinian3070.3%
Panamanian1910.2%
Paraguayan80.0%
Pennsylvania German90.0%
Peruvian850.1%
Polish1,3991.2%
Portuguese1950.2%
Potawatomi250.0%
Pueblo570.1%
Puerto Rican4800.4%
Romanian820.1%
Russian6040.5%
Salvadoran6900.6%
Scandinavian3420.3%
Scotch-Irish1,2761.1%
Scottish2,1351.8%
Serbian110.0%
Slavic690.1%
Slovak640.1%
Slovene620.1%
South African2530.2%
South American1,0330.9%
Spaniard1100.1%
Spanish3430.3%
Sri Lankan3,3592.9%
Subsaharan African4,9184.2%
Sudanese830.1%
Swedish1,4071.2%
Swiss2430.2%
Syrian2010.2%
Thai5,5744.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3130.3%
Turkish930.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander270.0%
Ukrainian1740.2%
Uruguayan80.0%
Ute30.0%
Venezuelan2100.2%
Vietnamese2600.2%
Welsh5770.5%
West Indian450.0%
Yugoslavian670.1%
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Immigrants in Richardson

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Richardson came from Asia (14,649 | 12.4%), Latin America (7,022 | 5.9%), Central America (5,360 | 4.5%), South Central Asia (5,200 | 4.4%), and Mexico (4,127 | 3.5%), together accounting for 30.8% of all Richardson residents.
Immigrants in Richardson
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1260.1%
Africa3,5303.0%
Argentina1020.1%
Armenia60.0%
Asia14,64912.4%
Bahamas60.0%
Bangladesh2360.2%
Barbados440.0%
Belgium100.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina500.0%
Brazil4090.4%
Bulgaria2840.2%
Cambodia1900.2%
Cameroon7770.7%
Canada5070.4%
Caribbean6350.5%
Central America5,3604.5%
Chile270.0%
China3,3292.8%
Colombia2320.2%
Costa Rica360.0%
Cuba650.1%
Czechoslovakia70.0%
Dominican Republic90.0%
Eastern Africa1,1080.9%
Eastern Asia4,0573.4%
Eastern Europe7400.6%
Ecuador200.0%
Egypt1480.1%
El Salvador4550.4%
England750.1%
Eritrea720.1%
Ethiopia8590.7%
Europe1,5261.3%
France60.0%
Germany2170.2%
Ghana1080.1%
Greece1060.1%
Guatemala2590.2%
Guyana100.0%
Haiti150.0%
Honduras4230.4%
Hong Kong1820.2%
Hungary380.0%
India3,0662.6%
Indonesia710.1%
Iran3350.3%
Iraq1,1371.0%
Ireland80.0%
Israel680.1%
Italy280.0%
Jamaica1350.1%
Japan1040.1%
Jordan1350.1%
Kenya1770.2%
Korea6240.5%
Kuwait1370.1%
Laos580.1%
Latin America7,0225.9%
Latvia30.0%
Lebanon240.0%
Malaysia1520.1%
Mexico4,1273.5%
Middle Africa8890.7%
Morocco870.1%
Nepal970.1%
Netherlands140.0%
Nicaragua250.0%
Nigeria6130.5%
Northern Africa2570.2%
Northern Europe3190.3%
Pakistan1,0630.9%
Panama350.0%
Philippines6950.6%
Poland710.1%
Portugal410.0%
Romania690.1%
Russia1910.2%
Saudi Arabia2480.2%
Scotland90.0%
Singapore200.0%
South Africa2920.3%
South America1,0270.9%
South Central Asia5,2004.4%
South Eastern Asia3,3142.8%
Southern Europe2030.2%
Spain280.0%
Sri Lanka620.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines220.0%
Sudan140.0%
Sweden580.1%
Switzerland170.0%
Syria430.0%
Taiwan6550.5%
Thailand950.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2770.2%
Turkey1040.1%
Ukraine210.0%
Uruguay80.0%
Uzbekistan190.0%
Venezuela2110.2%
Vietnam1,6701.4%
Western Africa9840.8%
Western Asia1,9381.6%
Western Europe2640.2%
Zaire830.1%
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Sex and Age in Richardson

Sex and Age in Richardson

The most populous age groups in Richardson are 30 to 34 Years (5,326 | 9.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (4,965 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Richardson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,002 (7.0%)3,508 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years2,701 (4.7%)3,346 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years3,435 (6.0%)3,791 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years4,091 (7.1%)4,461 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Years5,199 (9.0%)4,958 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Years5,214 (9.1%)4,950 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years5,326 (9.2%)4,965 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years4,132 (7.2%)4,715 (7.8%)
40 to 44 Years2,830 (4.9%)3,425 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years3,188 (5.5%)3,838 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years3,904 (6.8%)4,089 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years3,581 (6.2%)3,046 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years3,047 (5.3%)3,390 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years2,438 (4.2%)2,177 (3.6%)
70 to 74 Years1,828 (3.2%)2,563 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years1,262 (2.2%)1,207 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years804 (1.4%)984 (1.6%)
85 Years and over594 (1.0%)1,074 (1.8%)
Total57,576 (100.0%)60,487 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Richardson

Median Family Size in Richardson

The median family size in Richardson is 3.14 persons per family, with single female/mother families (4,684 | 16.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,078 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Richardson
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple21,955 (76.4%)3.18
Single Male/Father2,078 (7.2%)2.59
Single Female/Mother4,684 (16.3%)3.20
Total Families28,717 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Richardson

The median household size in Richardson is 2.53 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,684 | 10.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (16,483 | 36.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Richardson
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple21,955 (48.6%)3.19
Single Male/Father2,078 (4.6%)2.96
Single Female/Mother4,684 (10.4%)3.35
Non-family16,483 (36.5%)1.37
Total Households45,200 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Richardson

Out of a total of 45,200 households in Richardson, 28,717 (63.5%) are family households, while 16,483 (36.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12,284, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12,467.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Richardson
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-12,467 (27.6%)
2-Person Households12,284 (27.2%)3,082 (6.8%)
3-Person Households7,034 (15.6%)484 (1.1%)
4-Person Households5,256 (11.6%)433 (1.0%)
5-Person Households2,872 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households824 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households447 (1.0%)17 (0.0%)
Total28,717 (63.5%)16,483 (36.5%)

Female Fertility in Richardson

Fertility by Age in Richardson

Average fertility rate in Richardson is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Richardson
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years20 (1.4%)4.0
20 to 34 years981 (70.8%)66.0
35 to 50 years384 (27.7%)30.0
Total1,385 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richardson

89.2% of women with births (1,385) in Richardson are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 3.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richardson
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years864 (88.1%)117 (11.9%)
35 to 50 years371 (96.6%)13 (3.4%)
Total1,235 (89.2%)150 (10.8%)

Fertility by Education in Richardson

Average fertility rate in Richardson is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 41.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Richardson
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School61 (4.4%)13.0
High School Diploma117 (8.5%)31.0
College or Associate's Degree279 (20.1%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree581 (41.9%)60.0
Graduate Degree347 (25.1%)55.0
Total1,385 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richardson

10.8% of women with births in Richardson are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 97.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 67.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richardson
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School41 (67.2%)20 (32.8%)
High School Diploma38 (32.5%)79 (67.5%)
College or Associate's Degree256 (91.8%)23 (8.2%)
Bachelor's Degree568 (97.8%)13 (2.2%)
Graduate Degree332 (95.7%)15 (4.3%)
Total1,235 (89.2%)150 (10.8%)

Income in Richardson

Income Overview in Richardson

Per Capita Income in Richardson is $48,231, while median incomes of families and households are $114,293 and $94,362 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income118,063$48,231
Median Family Income28,717$114,293
Mean Family Income28,717$147,948
Median Household Income45,200$94,362
Mean Household Income45,200$123,324
Income Deficit28,717$10,720
Wage / Income Gap (%)118,06318.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)118,06381.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index118,0630.45

Earnings by Sex in Richardson

Average Earnings in Richardson are $48,026, $54,062 for men and $43,797 for women, a difference of 19.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Richardson
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male37,668 (52.8%)$54,062
Female33,621 (47.2%)$43,797
Total71,289 (100.0%)$48,026

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richardson

The most common earnings brackets in Richardson are $100,000+ for men (9,937 | 26.4%) and $100,000+ for women (4,801 | 14.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richardson
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,098 (5.6%)2,105 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,410 (3.7%)1,256 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499985 (2.6%)1,359 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999972 (2.6%)923 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,011 (2.7%)1,176 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999596 (1.6%)1,036 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499896 (2.4%)924 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999459 (1.2%)472 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499906 (2.4%)779 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999606 (1.6%)1,049 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,487 (4.0%)1,744 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,913 (5.1%)1,616 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,258 (3.3%)1,517 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,788 (4.8%)1,202 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,326 (3.5%)1,677 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,320 (3.5%)1,253 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,619 (7.0%)3,145 (9.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,908 (5.1%)2,264 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,173 (11.1%)3,323 (9.9%)
$100,000+9,937 (26.4%)4,801 (14.3%)
Total37,668 (100.0%)33,621 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richardson

Average earnings in Richardson are $64,389 for men and $51,369 for women, a difference of 20.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,284, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,436. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,879, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,358.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richardson
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,436$24,358
High School Diploma$43,601$34,859
College or Associate's Degree$48,476$37,452
Bachelor's Degree$84,667$61,538
Graduate Degree$101,284$65,879
Total$64,389$51,369

Family Income in Richardson

Family Income Brackets in Richardson

According to the Richardson family income data, there are 6,433 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 402 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Richardson
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005171.8%
$10,000 to $14,9994021.4%
$15,000 to $24,9998042.8%
$25,000 to $34,9999483.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,6945.9%
$50,000 to $74,9993,30211.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994,07814.2%
$100,000 to $149,9996,43322.4%
$150,000 to $199,9994,07814.2%
$200,000+6,43322.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richardson

7+ person families (385 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Richardson with $160,076 per family, while 2-person families (13,121 | 45.7%) have the highest median income of $55,097 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richardson
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families13,121 (45.7%)$110,194
3-Person Families6,554 (22.8%)$106,653
4-Person Families5,168 (18.0%)$133,960
5-Person Families2,662 (9.3%)$124,205
6-Person Families827 (2.9%)$109,375
7+ Person Families385 (1.3%)$160,076
Total28,717 (100.0%)$114,293

Family Income by Number of Earners in Richardson

The median family income in Richardson is $114,293, with families comprising 2 earners (13,312) having the highest median family income of $138,678, while families with no earners (2,381) have the lowest median family income of $59,240, accounting for 46.4% and 8.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Richardson
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,381 (8.3%)$59,240
1 Earner9,013 (31.4%)$88,205
2 Earners13,312 (46.4%)$138,678
3+ Earners4,011 (14.0%)$135,423
Total28,717 (100.0%)$114,293

Household Income in Richardson

Household Income Brackets in Richardson

With 8,950 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Richardson, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 768 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Richardson
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,4865.5%
$10,000 to $14,9997681.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,8534.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2154.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993,7978.4%
$50,000 to $74,9996,73514.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995,92113.1%
$100,000 to $149,9998,95019.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994,97211.0%
$200,000+7,45816.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Richardson

The median household income in Richardson is $94,362, with the highest median household income of $116,914 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,539 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,713, with 2,818 households (6.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Richardson
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,818 (6.2%)$28,713
25 to 44 Years17,703 (39.2%)$100,313
45 to 64 Years15,539 (34.4%)$116,914
65+ Years9,140 (20.2%)$70,627
Total45,200 (100.0%)$94,362

Poverty in Richardson

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richardson

With 9.7% poverty level for males and 11.9% for females among the residents of Richardson, 18 to 24 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,113 males (35.5%) and 206 females (32.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richardson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years263 (6.6%)374 (10.7%)
5 Years84 (19.8%)84 (11.6%)
6 to 11 Years270 (7.6%)662 (16.4%)
12 to 14 Years296 (13.9%)442 (19.2%)
15 Years107 (27.2%)206 (32.9%)
16 and 17 Years223 (17.8%)178 (10.3%)
18 to 24 Years2,113 (35.5%)1,902 (32.2%)
25 to 34 Years486 (4.6%)699 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years407 (5.9%)639 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years277 (3.9%)594 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years486 (7.4%)615 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years202 (4.8%)309 (6.6%)
75 Years and over156 (6.1%)303 (9.5%)
Total5,370 (9.7%)7,007 (11.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richardson

According to the poverty statistics in Richardson, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.1% of males and 93.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richardson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,739 (93.4%)3,114 (89.3%)
5 Years341 (80.2%)643 (88.4%)
6 to 11 Years3,269 (92.4%)3,386 (83.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,832 (86.1%)1,857 (80.8%)
15 Years286 (72.8%)420 (67.1%)
16 and 17 Years1,031 (82.2%)1,548 (89.7%)
18 to 24 Years3,830 (64.4%)3,999 (67.8%)
25 to 34 Years9,992 (95.4%)9,134 (92.9%)
35 to 44 Years6,454 (94.1%)7,500 (92.1%)
45 to 54 Years6,781 (96.1%)7,328 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years6,103 (92.6%)5,815 (90.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,971 (95.2%)4,384 (93.4%)
75 Years and over2,380 (93.9%)2,884 (90.5%)
Total50,009 (90.3%)52,012 (88.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richardson

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Richardson show that 3.3% or 724 of the total 21,955 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 7.7%, comprising of 142 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richardson
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,857 (97.4%)316 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children7,636 (96.6%)266 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,696 (92.3%)142 (7.7%)
5 or more Children42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21,231 (96.7%)724 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richardson

According to the poverty data in Richardson, 4.4% or 92 single-father households and 19.4% or 909 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richardson
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children25 (2.1%)120 (6.5%)
1 or 2 Children53 (6.5%)461 (20.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)299 (60.5%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total92 (4.4%)909 (19.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richardson

The poverty data for Richardson shows that 724 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 1,001 of the single-parent households (14.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 142 households (7.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richardson
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children316 (2.6%)145 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children266 (3.4%)514 (16.4%)
3 or 4 Children142 (7.7%)299 (57.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Total724 (3.3%)1,001 (14.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Richardson

Employment by Class of Employer in Richardson

Among the 63,324 employed individuals in Richardson, private company employees (45,713 | 72.2%), not-for-profit organizations (4,385 | 6.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (4,225 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Richardson
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees45,71372.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,1743.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,2256.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,3856.9%
Local Government Employees3,5175.6%
State Government Employees2,3733.7%
Federal Government Employees8531.3%
Unpaid Family Workers840.1%
Total63,324100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Richardson

According to the labor force statistics for Richardson, out of the total population over 16 years of age (96,261), 70.5% or 67,864 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 3,393 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.7% or 9,334 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.4% or 438 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Richardson
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,043 (40.4%)438 (14.4%)
20 to 24 Years6,724 (66.2%)484 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years8,548 (84.1%)863 (10.1%)
30 to 34 Years9,334 (90.7%)177 (1.9%)
35 to 44 Years13,048 (86.4%)339 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years13,097 (87.2%)406 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years5,441 (82.1%)288 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years4,757 (73.9%)266 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,422 (38.0%)110 (3.2%)
75 Years and over427 (7.2%)28 (6.6%)
Total67,864 (70.5%)3,393 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richardson

According to labor force statistics for Richardson, 85.2% of individuals (54,221) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (63,640) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 2,332 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.7% or 32,116 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 819 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richardson
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,730 (78.3%)276 (5.8%)
High School Diploma5,355 (74.7%)323 (4.5%)
College / Associate Degree13,004 (83.9%)976 (6.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,116 (88.7%)1,195 (3.3%)
Total54,221 (85.2%)2,737 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Richardson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richardson are Community & Social Service (9,126 | 14.2%), Management (8,741 | 13.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,438 | 11.6%), Business & Financial (7,120 | 11.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (5,383 | 8.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Richardson

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richardson, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.4%), Health Technologists (74.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (64.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Richardson
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,494 (62.8%)3,247 (37.1%)
Business & Financial3,268 (45.9%)3,852 (54.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,664 (76.1%)1,774 (23.8%)
Computers & Mathematics3,542 (75.1%)1,175 (24.9%)
Architecture & Engineering1,898 (80.0%)473 (20.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science224 (64.0%)126 (36.0%)
Community & Social Service 3,897 (42.7%)5,229 (57.3%)
Education, Arts & Media446 (39.6%)681 (60.4%)
Legal Services & Support556 (56.5%)428 (43.5%)
Education Instruction & Library1,903 (35.3%)3,480 (64.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment992 (60.8%)640 (39.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,033 (23.6%)3,350 (76.4%)
Health Technologists826 (25.3%)2,440 (74.7%)
Total (Category)19,356 (52.6%)17,452 (47.4%)
Total (Overall)34,029 (52.8%)30,394 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Richardson are Food Preparation & Serving (2,525 | 3.9%), Personal Care & Service (1,427 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,270 | 2.0%), Healthcare Support (1,251 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (949 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Richardson

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Richardson, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (89.0%), Security & Protection (88.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (88.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.4%), Personal Care & Service (77.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Richardson
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support195 (15.6%)1,056 (84.4%)
Security & Protection841 (88.6%)108 (11.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention557 (88.4%)73 (11.6%)
Law Enforcement284 (89.0%)35 (11.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,163 (46.1%)1,362 (53.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance769 (60.6%)501 (39.5%)
Personal Care & Service327 (22.9%)1,100 (77.1%)
Total (Category)3,295 (44.4%)4,127 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)34,029 (52.8%)30,394 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Richardson are Sales & Related (6,527 | 10.1%), and Office & Administration (6,098 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Richardson

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Richardson
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,677 (56.3%)2,850 (43.7%)
Office & Administration1,564 (25.7%)4,534 (74.4%)
Total (Category)5,241 (41.5%)7,384 (58.5%)
Total (Overall)34,029 (52.8%)30,394 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Richardson are Construction & Extraction (1,560 | 2.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,312 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Richardson

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Richardson
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,546 (99.1%)14 (0.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,214 (92.5%)98 (7.5%)
Total (Category)2,766 (96.1%)112 (3.9%)
Total (Overall)34,029 (52.8%)30,394 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Richardson are Production (1,792 | 2.8%), Material Moving (1,569 | 2.4%), and Transportation (1,329 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Richardson

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Richardson
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,211 (67.6%)581 (32.4%)
Transportation1,213 (91.3%)116 (8.7%)
Material Moving947 (60.4%)622 (39.6%)
Total (Category)3,371 (71.9%)1,319 (28.1%)
Total (Overall)34,029 (52.8%)30,394 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Richardson

Employment Industries in Richardson

The major employment industries in Richardson include Professional & Scientific (9,893 | 15.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,448 | 11.6%), Educational Services (7,384 | 11.5%), Retail Trade (6,633 | 10.3%), and Finance & Insurance (5,150 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Richardson

Employment Industries by Sex in Richardson

The Richardson industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.5%), and Construction (92.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.3%), Educational Services (62.3%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (54.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Richardson
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction390 (96.5%)14 (3.5%)
Construction2,804 (92.8%)218 (7.2%)
Manufacturing3,385 (68.8%)1,534 (31.2%)
Wholesale Trade991 (69.0%)445 (31.0%)
Retail Trade3,504 (52.8%)3,129 (47.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,674 (78.9%)447 (21.1%)
Utilities145 (59.7%)98 (40.3%)
Information1,183 (67.6%)568 (32.4%)
Finance & Insurance2,637 (51.2%)2,513 (48.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing950 (50.8%)920 (49.2%)
Professional & Scientific6,005 (60.7%)3,888 (39.3%)
Enterprise Management92 (58.2%)66 (41.8%)
Administrative & Support1,520 (65.7%)792 (34.3%)
Educational Services2,786 (37.7%)4,598 (62.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,619 (21.7%)5,829 (78.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation424 (45.5%)507 (54.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,947 (48.1%)2,101 (51.9%)
Public Administration583 (55.1%)475 (44.9%)
Total34,029 (52.8%)30,394 (47.2%)

Education in Richardson

School Enrollment in Richardson

The most common levels of schooling among the 32,699 students in Richardson are college / undergraduate (10,492 | 32.1%), middle school (5,861 | 17.9%), and high school (5,739 | 17.5%).
School Enrollment in Richardson
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,0406.2%
Kindergarten1,3254.1%
Elementary School4,64414.2%
Middle School5,86117.9%
High School5,73917.5%
College / Undergraduate10,49232.1%
Graduate / Professional2,5988.0%
Total32,699100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richardson

Out of a total of 32,699 students who are enrolled in schools in Richardson, 5,461 (16.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 27,238 (83.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 992 (58.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,809 (92.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richardson
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds712 (41.8%)992 (58.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,489 (78.9%)1,198 (21.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,139 (86.7%)946 (13.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,252 (82.1%)709 (17.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,427 (86.8%)520 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,809 (92.9%)445 (7.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,836 (88.5%)239 (11.5%)
35 Years and over1,570 (79.0%)416 (20.9%)
Total27,238 (83.3%)5,461 (16.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richardson

Business (10,415 | 22.4%), engineering (5,018 | 10.8%), science & technology (4,737 | 10.2%), computers & mathematics (3,362 | 7.2%), and education (2,900 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 46,556 individuals in Richardson who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richardson
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,3627.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,1504.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1,6643.6%
Psychology2,2364.8%
Social Sciences2,7605.9%
Engineering5,01810.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies5771.2%
Science & Technology4,73710.2%
Business10,41522.4%
Education2,9006.2%
Literature & Languages2,0894.5%
Liberal Arts & History1,8374.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2,0574.4%
Communications2,5805.5%
Arts & Humanities2,1744.7%
Total46,556100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Richardson

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richardson

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Richardson are males with 2 vehicles (15,386, accounting for 47.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (12,690, making up 52.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richardson
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle822 (2.5%)780 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle6,943 (21.2%)7,372 (25.2%)
2 Vehicles15,386 (47.1%)12,690 (43.4%)
3 Vehicles6,172 (18.9%)5,671 (19.4%)
4 Vehicles2,631 (8.1%)2,029 (6.9%)
5 or more Vehicles728 (2.2%)726 (2.5%)
Total32,682 (100.0%)29,268 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Richardson

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Richardson are 15 to 19 minutes (8,204 commuters, 16.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (8,131 commuters, 16.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (7,859 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Richardson
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9982.0%
5 to 9 Minutes4,4478.7%
10 to 14 Minutes7,56014.9%
15 to 19 Minutes8,20416.1%
20 to 24 Minutes8,13116.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3,6047.1%
30 to 34 Minutes7,85915.4%
35 to 39 Minutes1,7423.4%
40 to 44 Minutes2,3004.5%
45 to 59 Minutes3,6587.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2,0894.1%
90 or more Minutes2780.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Richardson

The most common commute times in Richardson are 20 to 24 minutes (4,278 commuters, 15.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,355 commuters, 18.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Richardson
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes429 (1.6%)569 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,508 (9.2%)1,939 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,130 (15.2%)3,430 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,849 (14.2%)4,355 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,278 (15.8%)3,853 (16.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,933 (7.1%)1,671 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes4,191 (15.4%)3,668 (15.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes945 (3.5%)797 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,471 (5.4%)829 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,904 (7.0%)1,754 (7.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,271 (4.7%)818 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes218 (0.8%)60 (0.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richardson

The most frequent times of departure to work in Richardson are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (4,529, 16.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,331, 14.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richardson
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM571 (2.1%)305 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM482 (1.8%)388 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM562 (2.1%)413 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,791 (6.6%)1,466 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,414 (8.9%)2,098 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,589 (13.2%)3,308 (13.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,901 (14.4%)3,167 (13.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,529 (16.7%)3,331 (14.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,716 (6.3%)2,014 (8.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,582 (9.5%)2,893 (12.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,011 (3.7%)1,614 (6.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM342 (1.3%)509 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,790 (6.6%)1,392 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,847 (6.8%)845 (3.6%)
Total27,127 (100.0%)23,743 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Richardson

Occupancy by Ownership in Richardson

Of the total 45,200 dwellings in Richardson, owner-occupied units account for 23,343 (51.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 21,857 (48.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Richardson
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23,34351.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21,85748.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units45,200100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Richardson

Occupancy by Household Size in Richardson
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12,46727.6%
2-Person Household15,36634.0%
3-Person Household7,51816.6%
4+ Person Household9,84921.8%
Total Housing Units45,200100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richardson

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richardson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,520 (36.3%)7,947 (63.7%)
2-Person Household8,931 (58.1%)6,435 (41.9%)
3-Person Household3,995 (53.1%)3,523 (46.9%)
4+ Person Household5,897 (59.9%)3,952 (40.1%)
Total Housing Units23,343 (51.6%)21,857 (48.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richardson

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richardson
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School745 (33.2%)1,500 (66.8%)
High School Diploma2,037 (46.3%)2,366 (53.7%)
College/Associate Degree4,914 (42.2%)6,734 (57.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15,647 (58.2%)11,257 (41.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richardson

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richardson
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12,29027.2%
35 to 44 Years8,23118.2%
45 to 54 Years8,03817.8%
55 to 64 Years7,50116.6%
65 to 74 Years5,28111.7%
75 to 84 Years2,7516.1%
85 Years and Over1,1082.5%
Total45,200100.0%

Housing Finances in Richardson

Median Income by Occupancy in Richardson

Median Income by Occupancy in Richardson
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied23,343 (51.6%)$129,611
Renter-Occupied21,857 (48.4%)$68,306
Average45,200 (100.0%)$94,362

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richardson

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richardson
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000368 (1.6%)1,308 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999195 (0.8%)613 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999205 (0.9%)552 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999279 (1.2%)446 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999269 (1.1%)855 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999874 (3.7%)1,348 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,136 (4.9%)2,680 (12.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,672 (11.5%)4,064 (18.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,420 (10.4%)3,518 (16.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,941 (21.2%)4,015 (18.4%)
$150,000 or more9,984 (42.8%)2,458 (11.3%)
Total23,343 (100.0%)21,857 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richardson

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richardson
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300260 (1.1%)156 (0.7%)
$300 to $499563 (2.4%)144 (0.7%)
$500 to $7992,771 (11.9%)279 (1.3%)
$800 to $9992,275 (9.8%)924 (4.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,633 (19.9%)5,761 (26.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,419 (14.6%)7,611 (34.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,270 (14.0%)4,469 (20.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,525 (10.8%)1,395 (6.4%)
$3,000 or more3,627 (15.5%)628 (2.9%)
Total23,343 (100.0%)21,857 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Richardson

Housing Structures in Richardson

Housing Structures in Richardson
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached25,72056.9%
Single Unit, Attached1,5923.5%
2 Unit Apartments2970.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,3985.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,3585.2%
10 or more Apartments12,76928.2%
Mobile Home / Other660.2%
Total45,200100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richardson

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richardson
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached21,573 (83.9%)4,147 (16.1%)
Single Unit, Attached892 (56.0%)700 (44.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)297 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments601 (25.1%)1,797 (74.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments72 (3.0%)2,286 (97.0%)
10 or more Apartments178 (1.4%)12,591 (98.6%)
Mobile Home / Other27 (40.9%)39 (59.1%)
Total23,343 (51.6%)21,857 (48.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richardson

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richardson
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room119 (0.5%)772 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms436 (1.9%)8,070 (36.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,793 (16.3%)8,915 (40.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms9,097 (39.0%)2,903 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms9,898 (42.4%)1,197 (5.5%)
Total23,343 (100.0%)21,857 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richardson

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richardson
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas17,037 (73.0%)3,933 (18.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas234 (1.0%)105 (0.5%)
Electricity6,046 (25.9%)17,274 (79.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)12 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels26 (0.1%)75 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)458 (2.1%)
Total23,343 (100.0%)21,857 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Richardson

Household Vehicle Usage in Richardson
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle302 (1.3%)1,818 (8.3%)
1 Vehicle4,882 (20.9%)11,143 (51.0%)
2 Vehicles11,936 (51.1%)6,534 (29.9%)
3 or more Vehicles6,223 (26.7%)2,362 (10.8%)
Total23,343 (100.0%)21,857 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Richardson

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Richardson

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9,95013,393
Median Property Value$363,800$390,200
Median Household Income$103,264$6,848
Monthly Housing Costs$931$3,547
Real Estate Taxes$5,193$223

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richardson

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richardson
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000244 (2.5%)109 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999112 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,785 (28.0%)2,621 (19.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,058 (50.8%)7,461 (55.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,438 (14.4%)2,385 (17.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999170 (1.7%)595 (4.4%)
$1,000,000 or more143 (1.4%)222 (1.7%)
Total9,950 (100.0%)13,393 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richardson

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richardson
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000363 (3.6%)245 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999490 (4.9%)200 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999483 (4.9%)263 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999747 (7.5%)391 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,548 (15.6%)389 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,207 (12.1%)1,124 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,976 (19.9%)1,213 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more3,136 (31.5%)2,965 (22.1%)
Total9,950 (100.0%)13,393 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richardson

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richardson
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,441 (24.5%)154,562 (1,154.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,189 (22.0%)3,918 (29.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,220 (12.3%)4,192 (31.3%)
4.0x or more3,926 (39.5%)2,098 (15.7%)
Total9,950 (100.0%)13,393 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richardson

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richardson
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800133 (1.3%)19 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499432 (4.3%)98 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4999,147 (91.9%)281 (2.1%)
Total9,950 (100.0%)13,393 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Richardson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richardson

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richardson
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,079 (93.2%)585 (6.8%)
6 to 18 Years16,308 (89.2%)1,975 (10.8%)
19 to 25 Years11,679 (82.6%)2,460 (17.4%)
26 to 34 Years15,558 (82.6%)3,269 (17.4%)
35 to 44 Years12,685 (84.1%)2,394 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years12,643 (84.2%)2,365 (15.8%)
55 to 64 Years11,392 (87.5%)1,627 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years8,786 (99.1%)80 (0.9%)
75 Years and older5,606 (98.0%)117 (2.0%)
Total102,736 (87.4%)14,872 (12.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richardson

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richardson
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,079 (93.2%)585 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen16,308 (89.2%)1,975 (10.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen11,679 (82.6%)2,460 (17.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richardson

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richardson
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007,654 (78.2%)2,139 (21.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99910,064 (77.5%)2,921 (22.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,237 (84.3%)2,279 (15.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,387 (86.3%)2,134 (13.8%)
$100,000 and over56,354 (91.5%)5,264 (8.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richardson

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richardson
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,180 (25.2%)6,216 (71.8%)
6 to 18 Years4,310 (23.6%)12,514 (68.4%)
19 to 25 Years451 (3.2%)11,388 (80.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,108 (5.9%)14,873 (79.0%)
35 to 44 Years863 (5.7%)12,142 (80.5%)
45 to 54 Years837 (5.6%)12,122 (80.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,009 (7.7%)10,691 (82.1%)
65 to 74 Years8,334 (94.0%)4,570 (51.5%)
75 Years and over5,566 (97.3%)3,384 (59.1%)
Total24,658 (21.0%)87,900 (74.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richardson

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richardson
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years566 (7.2%)390 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years601 (3.3%)1,099 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,713 (8.3%)1,477 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years892 (21.4%)721 (15.4%)
75 Years and over894 (35.2%)1,557 (48.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Richardson

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Richardson: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years29 (0.4%)19 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years27 (0.2%)67 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years283 (1.4%)255 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years444 (10.6%)183 (3.9%)
75 Years and over413 (16.3%)464 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Richardson: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years212 (2.7%)144 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years23 (0.1%)28 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years803 (3.9%)313 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years81 (1.9%)78 (1.7%)
75 Years and over105 (4.1%)293 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Richardson: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years332 (4.2%)303 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years534 (2.9%)842 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years617 (3.0%)509 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years91 (2.2%)104 (2.2%)
75 Years and over151 (5.9%)489 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Richardson: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years23 (0.1%)100 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years397 (1.9%)581 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years405 (9.7%)531 (11.3%)
75 Years and over505 (19.9%)1,071 (33.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Richardson: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years36 (0.5%)45 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years34 (0.2%)63 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years143 (0.7%)165 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years161 (3.9%)119 (2.5%)
75 Years and over255 (10.1%)542 (17.0%)

Technology Access in Richardson

Computing Device Access in Richardson

Computing Device Access in Richardson
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop41,55691.9%
Smartphone42,86094.8%
Tablet32,64672.2%
No Computing Device5601.2%
Total45,200100.0%

Internet Access in Richardson

Internet Access in Richardson
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet660.2%
Broadband Home38,47485.1%
Cellular Data Only3,2137.1%
Satellite Internet3,1316.9%
No Internet2,3865.3%
Total45,200100.0%

Richardson Summary

Richardson, Texas is a city located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the third-largest city in Dallas County and the ninth-largest city in the state. The city is home to the University of Texas at Dallas and the Telecom Corridor, with a population of 106,123 as of the 2010 census.

History

Richardson was founded in 1873 by William J. Wheeler and named after the railroad contractor E.H. Richardson. The city was incorporated in 1925 and has since grown to become a major suburb of Dallas. The city has a rich history, having been the site of the first cotton gin in Texas, the first public school in Dallas County, and the first post office in the county.

Geography

Richardson is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Texas. It is situated in the northeast corner of Dallas County, and is bordered by the cities of Plano, Garland, and Dallas. The city has a total area of 22.7 square miles, of which 22.5 square miles is land and 0.2 square miles is water.

Economy

Richardson is home to the Telecom Corridor, a technology hub that is home to many Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, Verizon, Ericsson, and Texas Instruments. The city is also home to the University of Texas at Dallas, which is a major research university and a major employer in the city. Other major employers in the city include State Farm Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Raytheon.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Richardson was 106,123, with a population density of 4,637 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 11.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $63,945, and the median income for a family was $76,821. The per capita income for the city was $31,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Richardson?
Total Population of Richardson is 118,063.
What is the Total Male Population of Richardson?
Total Male Population of Richardson is 57,576.
What is the Total Female Population of Richardson?
Total Female Population of Richardson is 60,487.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Richardson?
There are 95.19 Males per 100 Females in Richardson.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Richardson?
There are 105.06 Females per 100 Males in Richardson.
What is the Median Population Age in Richardson?
Median Population Age in Richardson is 34.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Richardson
Average Family Size in Richardson is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Richardson
Average Household Size in Richardson is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Richardson?
Per Capita income in Richardson is $48,231.
What is the Median Family Income in Richardson?
Median Family Income in Richardson is $114,293.
What is the Median Household income in Richardson?
Median Household Income in Richardson is $94,362.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Richardson?
Income or Wage Gap in Richardson is 19.0%.
Women in Richardson earn 81.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Richardson?
Family Income Deficit in Richardson is $10,720.
Families that are below poverty line in Richardson earn $10,720 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Richardson?
Inequality or Gini Index in Richardson is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Richardson?
There are 67,864 People in the Labor Forcein in Richardson.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Richardson?
70.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Richardson.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Richardson?
Unemployment Rate in Richardson is 5.0%.