North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills in Tarrant County is considered a suburb of Fort Worth. Its history stretches back to the mid-1800s when W.S. Peters of Kentucky contracted with the Republic of Texas to bring settlers. By 1848 the Peters Colony covered two million acres in North Central Texas. Today, North Richland Hills is served by the Keller Independent School District and two public high schools: Richland High and Birdville High. There are also a number of private schools including: Fort Worth Christian School, St. John the Apostle Catholic School (of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth), North Park Christian Academy, and North Richland Hills Montessori. It has well maintained parks and plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
North Richland Hills By the Numbers
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Population | 73,311 |
| Households | 28,987 |
| Median Age | 40 |
| Median Household Income | 86,390 |
| 2024 | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| White Alone | 46,209 | 65.9% |
| Black Alone | 4,533 | 6.5% |
| American Indian Alone | 95 | 0.1% |
| Asian Alone | 2,485 | 3.5% |
| Some Other Race Alone | 232 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2,664 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic Origin (any race) | 13,878 | 19.8% |
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 48,361 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.9% |
| 9th-12th Grade - No Diploma | 4.6% |
| High School Graduate | 24.6% |
| GED/ Alternative Credential | 3.7% |
| Some College - No Degree | 24.6% |
| Associate Degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.2% |
| Graduate/ Professional Degree | 0.8% |