Richwood, TX Demographics

A map of Richwood's Population by Race

Richwood, Texas had a population of 4,781 in 2020. It was 47.3% White, 7.2% Black, 2.3% Asian, 39.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Richwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Richwood is the 423rd most populous. 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).

Richwood's White Population

2,262 residents of Richwood identify as White, or 47.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Richwood slightly larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Richwood is ranked #1071 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more White than neighboring Clute (32.1% White). Richwood is less White than neighboring Lake Jackson (58.4% White), Angleton (47.5% White), Oyster Creek (58.7% White), and Jones Creek (61.5% White).

Richwood's Black Population

344 residents of Richwood identify as Black, or 7.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Richwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Richwood is ranked #426 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Black than neighboring Lake Jackson (5.3% Black), Oyster Creek (3.3% Black), and Jones Creek (1.1% Black). Richwood is less Black than neighboring Clute (9.8% Black), and Angleton (11.4% Black).

Richwood's Asian Population

111 residents of Richwood identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Richwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Richwood is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Asian than neighboring Clute (0.9% Asian), Angleton (1% Asian), Oyster Creek (0.4% Asian), and Jones Creek (0.4% Asian). Richwood is less Asian than neighboring Lake Jackson (3.2% Asian).

Richwood's Hispanic Population

1,886 residents of Richwood identify as Hispanic, or 39.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Richwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Richwood is ranked #748 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Jackson (28.5% Hispanic), Angleton (36% Hispanic), Oyster Creek (32.9% Hispanic), and Jones Creek (33.2% Hispanic). Richwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Clute (53.7% Hispanic).

Richwood's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Richwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Richwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Richwood is ranked #397 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clute (0.9% Native American/Other), Lake Jackson (0.9% Native American/Other), Angleton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Jones Creek (0.9% Native American/Other). Richwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oyster Creek (1.5% Native American/Other).

Richwood's Multiracial Population

132 residents of Richwood identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Richwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Richwood is ranked #982 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Richwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Clute (2.6% Multiracial). Richwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Jackson (3.7% Multiracial), Angleton (3.5% Multiracial), Oyster Creek (3.1% Multiracial), and Jones Creek (2.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.