Diverse Workforce. Strategic Advantage
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.
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