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Richmond is a city in Fort Bend County, in the Houston-Baytown metro area.
It is the county seat.
The latitude of Richmond is 29.581N. The longitude is -95.76W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 92 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 12,752.
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$34,888National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Richmond demographic reports
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6% of Richmond residents report German ancestry, and 4% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Richmond ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Richmond was $15,195, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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15% of Richmond residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Fort Bend County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in Texas
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Fort Bend County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Texas
- Republic of Texas Festival - March 31-April 1, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
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- Post history questions in Fort Bend County genealogy forum
Median rent in Richmond, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $430. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $935.
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Libraries in Richmond include George Memorial Library ... View libraries
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Fort Bend County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Richmond political report.
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The average commute time for Richmond workers is 27 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
A total of 5 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Richmond between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This is a rate of 4.5 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was slightly higher than the national norm.
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- Major storms (searchable by county)
- Texas coastal water temperatures
- National weather map
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