The Places That Shape Our Community
Richmond
Richmond stands at the intersection of history and progress, offering a vibrant downtown, entrepreneurial energy, and a central location within Fort Bend County. With a spirit of collaboration and community pride, Richmond continues to bridge the county’s past and future, contributing to a unified vision of sustainable growth and opportunity.
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Richmond is 13,033. The population is expected to grow to 14,290 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.86%.
The median age of Richmond residents is 38.
The diversity index of Richmond is 87.8, meaning that there is a 88% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Richmond is $94,535 and projected to be $107,153 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,292, projected to be $40,796 in 2031. 3.23% of households – 421 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,045,926 and the average disposable income is $74,485.
There are 5,240 housing units in Richmond; 2,804 are owner-occupied, 1,978 are rented, and 458 are vacant. The average home value is $305,447, with 1,394 homes built in 2010 or later, and 98 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 638 businesses in Richmond, employing 9,307 workers and pulling from a labor force of 5,467 age 16 and above. 1,836 workers commute into Richmond from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,631 residents both live and work in/around Richmond. The average travel time is 29.2 minutes. 2.89% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.51% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,608 drive alone, 995 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 586 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 278 residents work from home.
2,571 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 699 have associates degrees, 1,377 have bachelor’s degrees, and 914 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31