Richland Hills, Texas
Richland Hills, Texas | |
|---|---|
Location of Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 32°48′34″N 97°13′38″W / 32.80944°N 97.22722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Incorporated | September 23, 1950 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2) |
| • Land | 3.14 sq mi (8.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 8,621 |
• Estimate (2022)[4] | 8,407 |
| • Density | 2,680/sq mi (1,035/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 76118 |
| Area code | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-61844 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410938[2] |
| Website | richlandhills.com |
Richland Hills is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,621 at the 2020 census.[3]
Geography
Richland Hills has a total area of 3.14 square miles (8.1 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,804 | — | |
| 1970 | 8,865 | 13.6% | |
| 1980 | 7,977 | −10.0% | |
| 1990 | 7,978 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 8,132 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 7,801 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 8,621 | 10.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 8,407 | [4] | −2.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 2020 Census[3] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 8,621 people, 3,247 households, and 2,184 families residing in the city. The median age was 40.2 years, 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18, and 19.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.1 males age 18 and over.[6]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[7]
There were 3,247 households in Richland Hills, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 46.0% were married-couple households, 18.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 29.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]
There were 3,441 housing units, of which 5.6% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%.[6]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,647 | 65.5% |
| Black or African American | 520 | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 108 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 166 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 901 | 10.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,234 | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 2,365 | 27.4% |
Arts and culture
Richland Hills is listed with the Texas Historical Commission as being a City on the Texas Lakes Trail.
There are no shopping malls in Richland Hills, however a regional complex, North East Mall in Hurst, Texas, serves most of the Mid-Cities and Northeastern Tarrant County.
Parks and recreation
Parks in Richland Hills include:
- Link Plaza, which features a water feature, pavilion and The Link Event and Recreation Center.
- Kate Baker Park
- Rosebud Park
- Creek Trail Park
- Windmill Park
Government
Richland Hills operates under a charter adopted in 1986, which provides for a "Council-Manager" form of government. The Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council Members elected at large.[9] The Council determines the overall goals and objectives for the city, establishes policies and adopts the city's annual operating budget. Richland Hills is a member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association.[10]
Education
The city of Richland Hills is served by the Birdville Independent School District.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Roads
Three state highways pass through Richland Hills:
- Texas State Highway 183 (Baker Boulevard)
- Texas State Highway 121 (Airport Freeway)
- Texas State Highway 26 (Boulevard 26 / Grapevine Highway)
Public transportation
On November 8, 2016, the city of Richland Hills withdrew from the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA), ceasing bus and paratransit operations offered by FWTA in the city.
In its lieu, the city provides residential transportation services to seniors and mobility impaired passengers through a third-party provider.[11]
On February 17, 2024, Richland Hills station on the Trinity Railway Express commuter rail closed.
Notable people
- Boyd Bartley (1920–2012), baseball player; died in Richland Hills
- Paul Dennis Reid (1957–2013), serial killer; born in Richland Hills
Notes
References
- ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richland Hills, Texas
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022". United States Census Bureau. March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ "Home Rule Charter: City of Richland Hills, Texas". August 11, 1986. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "North Central Texas Council of Governments: Members Governments". 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
- ^ "Transportation | Richland Hills, TX".