Richardson, TX Demographics

A map of Richardson's Population by Race

Richardson, Texas has an estimated population of 118,731, a less than 1% change from the 119,469 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.2% White, 18.3% Hispanic, 16.1% Asian, 11.6% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Richardson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Richardson has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Richardson, that probability was 67.4% in 2020 and 68.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Richardson is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Richardson was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Richardson's White Population

58,459 residents of Richardson, or 49.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Richardson is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Richardson ranks 1001st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardson's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Richardson's population has decreased from 50.5% to 49.2%.

Richardson is more White than neighboring Plano (46.6% White), Garland (24.2% White), and Addison (44.1% White). Richardson is less White than neighboring Murphy (51.4% White), and Parker (55.9% White).

Richardson's Black Population

13,744 residents of Richardson, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Richardson is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Richardson ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardson's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of Richardson's population has increased from 10.6% to 11.6%.

Richardson is more Black than neighboring Plano (8.7% Black), Murphy (7% Black), and Parker (11.4% Black). Richardson is less Black than neighboring Garland (15.1% Black), and Addison (15.7% Black).

Richardson's Asian Population

19,082 residents of Richardson, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Richardson is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Richardson ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Asian residents' share of Richardson's population has decreased from 17.1% to 16.1%.

Richardson is more Asian than neighboring Garland (11.3% Asian), and Addison (6.5% Asian). Richardson is less Asian than neighboring Plano (23.6% Asian), Murphy (32.4% Asian), and Parker (21.7% Asian).

Richardson's Hispanic Population

21,693 residents of Richardson, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Richardson is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Richardson ranks 1252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Richardson's population has increased from 17.2% to 18.3%.

Richardson is more Hispanic than neighboring Plano (16.7% Hispanic), Murphy (4.5% Hispanic), and Parker (10.3% Hispanic). Richardson is less Hispanic than neighboring Garland (45.7% Hispanic), and Addison (27.8% Hispanic).

Richardson's Native American/Other Population

979 residents of Richardson, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Richardson is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Richardson ranks 721st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Richardson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Richardson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garland (0.7% Native American/Other), Murphy (0.4% Native American/Other), and Parker (0% Native American/Other). Richardson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plano (0.9% Native American/Other).

Richardson's Multiracial Population

4,774 residents of Richardson, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Richardson is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Richardson ranks 586th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Richardson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Richardson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Richardson is more Multiracial than neighboring Plano (3.5% Multiracial), Garland (3% Multiracial), and Parker (0.6% Multiracial). Richardson is less Multiracial than neighboring Murphy (4.3% Multiracial), and Addison (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.