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Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend county, is 8 miles W of Sugar Land, Texas (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Houston metropolitan area. Richmond has a population of 11,081.
In Richmond, about 48% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Richmond, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Approximately 49% of Richmond is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Richmond.
In 2000, Richmond had a median family income of $35,801.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Richmond residents, with $69,010. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Richmond, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.
In Richmond, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Richmond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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