Richland Springs, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 362, Richland Springs's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Richland Springs is a small community located in Texas, within San Saba County. The total population is 362. It ranks as the 1381st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richland Springs is 18.7 years. This is 47% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 33.1% of the population under 18, Richland Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richland Springs is $38,415. This is 51% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $82,600. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Richland Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Richland Springs is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.3%.

Education

9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Richland Springs, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.