Richwood, Texas facts for kids
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Richwood, Texas
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"Rich in History, Focused on the Future"
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Location of Richwood, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.75 sq mi (12.31 km2) |
| • Land | 4.47 sq mi (11.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,781 |
| • Density | 892.77/sq mi (344.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-61904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380437 |
Richwood is a city located in Brazoria County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,781 people lived there.
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Where is Richwood?
Richwood is in the southern part of Brazoria County. It is located at coordinates 29.061512, –95.412597.
To its southwest, the Oyster Creek separates Richwood from the cities of Lake Jackson and Clute. The city also stretches northeast along Bastrop Bayou.
Angleton, which is the main city of Brazoria County, is about 8 miles (13 km) north. Freeport, located on the Gulf of Mexico, is about 8 miles (13 km) south.
Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau says that Richwood covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.0 square miles (8.0 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), or 1.30%, is water.
Who Lives in Richwood?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 649 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,452 | 123.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,591 | 78.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,732 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,012 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,510 | 16.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,781 | 36.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
A census is an official count of a population. The U.S. government counts everyone living in the country every ten years.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Richwood has grown quite a bit over the years.
- In 1960, there were 649 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown to 4,781 people.
People in Richwood in 2020
In 2020, there were 4,781 people living in Richwood. These people made up 1,438 households, and 889 of these were families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,262 | 47.31% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 344 | 7.2% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 22 | 0.46% |
| Asian (NH) | 111 | 2.32% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 23 | 0.48% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 132 | 2.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,886 | 39.45% |
| Total | 4,781 |
Households and Families in 2000
In 2000, there were 1,138 households in Richwood.
- About 40.3% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- 58.2% were married couples living together.
- 9.9% were led by a female with no husband present.
- About 27.5% were not families.
The average household had 2.65 people, and the average family had 3.13 people.
Age Groups
The people in Richwood are spread across different age groups:
- 28.8% were under 18 years old.
- 12.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 6.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Richwood was 29 years.
Education in Richwood
Students in Richwood attend schools run by the Brazosport Independent School District (BISD).
Local Schools
- Most younger students (Pre-K to 4th grade) go to Polk Elementary School. Some go to Griffith Elementary School.
- Students from Polk and Griffith then go to Clute Intermediate School for grades 5-8.
- For high school (grades 9-12), students attend Brazoswood High School.
Higher Education
Richwood is also served by Brazosport College. The Texas Legislature has said that the Brazosport ISD area is part of the Brazosport College zone. This means students in Richwood can attend this college.
Library Services
Richwood is part of the Brazoria County Library System. This system provides library services to the city's residents.
See also
In Spanish: Richwood (Texas) para niños
