Richwood
Richwood, also known as Richwood Village, is north of Lake Jackson and just west of State Highway 288 in southeast Brazoria County. Some time after 1944 the community was one of several incorporated towns and communities drawn into the Brazosport industrial and port area. The incorporated suburban community had a population of 649 in 1966, and by 1974 maps showed five churches in the area. In 1988 Richwood reached a population high of 3,057 but had no businesses. In 1990 the population was 2,732. The population was 3,012 in 2000.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Diana J. Kleiner | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Richwood is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [-Village]
- (Brazosport)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 29.05865180
- Longitude
- -95.41013000
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
Yes
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Richwood by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
Richwood
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4,781 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 4,247 | 2018 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 3,510 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 3,012 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,732 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |
| 2,591 | 1980 | United States Census Bureau |
| 1,452 | 1970 | United States Census Bureau |
| 649 | 1960 | United States Census Bureau |