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Richland Hills, Texas
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Location of Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas
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| 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 | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,621 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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8,407 |
| • Density | 2,680/sq mi (1,035/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
76118
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| Area code(s) | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-61844 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410938 |
Richland Hills is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,621 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
Richland Hills has a total area of 3.14 square miles (8.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 | 7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 5,040 | 58.46% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 499 | 5.79% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 32 | 0.37% |
| Asian (NH) | 166 | 1.93% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 45 | 0.52% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 22 | 0.26% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 452 | 5.24% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,365 | 27.43% |
| Total | 8,621 | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 8,621 people, 3,247 households, and 2,184 families residing in the city. There were 3,441 housing units.
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
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.
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
See also
In Spanish: Richland Hills (Texas) para niños
