Richland Hills is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 8,621 at the 2020 census.
Geography Richland Hills has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
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.
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.
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.
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%.
+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census 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. 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.
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 Paul Dennis Reid (1957–2013), serial killer; born in Richland Hills
References
External links
City of Richland Hills – Official Website