Richardson
City in Dallas County, Texas
Richardson is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with 119,469 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Plano, 5.9 miles NW.
- 119,469residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 28.6 sq miland area · 74.0 km²
- 4,183 / sq mipopulation density
- 75081main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Richardson
Richardson is a city in Dallas and Collin counties in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a total population of 119,469. Richardson is an inner suburb of the city of Dallas.
It is home to the University of Texas at Dallas and the Telecom Corridor, with a high concentration of telecommunications companies. More than 5,000 businesses have operations within Richardson's 28 square miles (73 km2), including many of the world's largest telecommunications and networking companies, such as AT&T, Verizon, Cisco Systems, Samsung, ZTE, MetroPCS, Texas Instruments, Qorvo, and Fujitsu. Richardson's largest employment base is provided by the insurance industry, with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas's headquarters, a regional hub for the insurance company GEICO, regional offices for UnitedHealth Group#UnitedHealthcare, and one of State Farm Insurance's three national regional hubs located in the community.
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Living in Richardson
- Median household income
- $98,111
- Median home value
- $431,400
- Median rent
- $1,857/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Richardson had 119,469 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 119,469 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,183 per sq mi (1,615 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richardson at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 119,469 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.56 sq mi (74.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.9723° N, 96.7081° W |
| ZIP codes | 75081, 75044, 75075, 75080, 75082 |
| Official website | cor.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4861796 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richardson
- Plano5.9 mi NW
- Garland6.2 mi SE
- Murphy6.5 mi NE
- Addison7.3 mi W
- Sachse7.5 mi E
- Parker7.8 mi NE
- Allen9.5 mi N
- University Park9.9 mi SW
- Rowlett10.0 mi E
- Farmers Branch10.4 mi W
- St. Paul10.4 mi NE
- Seis Lagos10.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Richardson
What county is Richardson in?
Richardson is in Dallas County, Texas.
What is the population of Richardson, TX?
119,469 people lived in Richardson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Richardson, TX?
The main ZIP code is 75081. Other ZIP codes: 75044, 75075, 75080, 75082.
What is the elevation of Richardson?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Richardson?
Plano (5.9 mi), Garland (6.2 mi), Murphy (6.5 mi), Addison (7.3 mi), Sachse (7.5 mi).
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