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{{about|the city near the communities of Southlake and Haltom City|the city south of North Richland Hills and southeast of Haltom City|Richland Hills, Texas}}
'''North Richland Hills''' is a city located in [[Tarrant County, Texas]]. As of the [[2000]] census, the city had a total population of 55,635.
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
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| official_name = City of North Richland Hills
| name = North Richland Hills, Texas
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| nickname = NRH
| motto = "The City of Choice"
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| government_type = [[Council-manager government|Council-Manager]]
| leader_title = [[City Council]]
| leader_name = [[Mayor]] Jack McCarty<br>Tito Rodriguez<br>Ricky Rodriguez<br>Suzy Compton<br>Mason Orr<br>Blake Vaughn<br>Russ Mitchell<br>Kelvin Deupree
| leader_title1 = [[City Manager]]
| leader_name1 = Paulette Hartman
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| established_date = 1849
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| established_date1 = 1953
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| pop_est_as_of = 2021
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| elevation_ft = 604
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| postal_code = 76053-54,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/zips/76053.html |title=76053 Zip Code (Hurst, Texas) Profile - homes, apartments, schools, population, income, averages, housing, demographics, location, statistics, sex offenders, residents and real estate info |publisher=City-data.com |date= |accessdate=May 4, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/zips/76054.html |title=76054 Zip Code (Hurst, Texas) Profile - homes, apartments, schools, population, income, averages, housing, demographics, location, statistics, sex offenders, residents and real estate info |publisher=City-data.com |date= |accessdate=May 4, 2022}}</ref> 76117, 76184, 76180, 76182
| area_code = [[Area code 817|817]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 48-52356
| blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
| blank1_info = 1375190<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=October 25, 2007}}</ref>
| website = {{URL|https://www.nrhtx.com/|nrhtx.com}}
| footnotes =
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'''North Richland Hills''', commonly known as '''NRH''', is a city in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Texas]], located in [[Tarrant County, Texas|Tarrant County]]. It is a mid-to-high end suburb of [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]] and forms part of the [[Mid-Cities]] region of the [[Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex|Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex]]. The population was 69,917 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/North_Richland_Hills_city,_Texas?g=1600000US4852356 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 15, 2022}}</ref> making it the third largest city in Tarrant County. In 2006, North Richland Hills was selected as one of the “Top 100 Best Places to live in America” according to ''[[Money (magazine)|Money]]'' magazine,<ref>{{cite news| url=https://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/top100/index3.html | work=CNN | title=MONEY Magazine: Best places to live 2006: Top 100 51-75}}</ref> and in 2016, the [[Dallas Morning News]] ranked North Richland Hills #9 on its list of best Dallas–Fort Worth neighborhoods.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/2016-best-neighborhoods/2016-best-neighborhoods/2016/11/03/ranked-top-neighborhoods-dallas-fort-worth|title=Best Neighborhoods: How we ranked the top neighborhoods in Dallas–Fort Worth|date=November 3, 2016|work=Dallas News|access-date=January 30, 2018|language=en}}</ref> Major streets and highways include: [[FM 1938|FM 1938 (Davis Boulevard)]], Mid Cities Boulevard, Bedford-Euless Road, [[Interstate 820|Interstate Highway 820]], North Tarrant Parkway, [[FM 3029|FM 3029 (Precinct Line Road)]], and [[Texas State Highway 26|TX SH 26]]. It is home to the [[Birdville Independent School District]], and the northern portion is served by [[Keller Independent School District|Keller ISD]].
The [[Fort Worth]] suburb is home to the headquarters of [[FUNimation]], as well as the [[Women's Professional Football League]] team [[Dallas Diamonds]]. But nobody likes womens football.


NRH notably houses the headquarters of [[HealthMarkets]]. North Richland Hills features popular businesses and locations, including the [[NRH20]] Water Park, [[Hospital Corporation of America|Medical City North Hills]], and its own state-of-the-art public library. Additionally, NRH is surrounded by numerous communities, such as [[Haltom City, Texas|Haltom City]], [[Keller, Texas|Keller]], [[Hurst, Texas|Hurst]], and [[Southlake, Texas|Southlake]]. It also housed the now-demolished [[North Hills Mall (North Richland Hills)|North Hills Mall]], which ceased operations in 2004. As of 2016, that site is now the new location of the North Richland Hills City Hall. In 2012, North Richland Hills was ranked at #44 as one of the Best [[Dallas]] Suburbs according to [[D Magazine]].<ref name="D Magazine">{{cite news|title=NORTH TEXAS TOWNS RANKED. WHICH CAME OUT ON TOP? WHICH SANK TO THE BOTTOM? AND WHERE DOES YOUR COMMUNITY FALL ON THE LIST?|url=http://www3.dmagazine.com/content/best-dallas-suburbs-2012/North-Richland-Hills#details|access-date=February 12, 2016|work=[[D Magazine]]|date=2012}}</ref>
== Geography ==
[[Image:TXMap-doton-NorthRichlandHills.PNG|right|Location of North Richland Hills, Texas]]
North Richland Hills is located at 32&deg;51'20" North, 97&deg;13'5" West (32.855666, -97.218184){{GR|1}}.


==History==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 47.2 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (18.2 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 47.2 km&sup2; (18.2 mi&sup2;) of it is land and 0.1 km&sup2; (0.04 mi&sup2;) of it is water. The total area is 0.16% water.
The community began when W.S. Peters agreed to bring 600 families into the area within a three-year period as part of a land grant. Families began arriving in the summer of 1848. In 1849, Tarrant County was established and named for General Edward H. Tarrant. The community of Birdville (adjacent to what is now the southwest boundary of North Richland Hills) was named the first [[county seat]]. The area remained a rural farming and ranching community for more than 100 years.


In 1952, Clarence Jones began to subdivide his {{convert|268|acre|km2|adj=on}} [[dairy farm]] into a suburban addition in the area that is now Cummings Drive. In 1953, the North Richland Hills Civic League sought to have the area annexed to Richland Hills, then voted to form their own city when annexation was denied. An election was held, and the {{convert|268|acre|km2}} of the Jones Farm, with a population of 500, became officially incorporated as the City of North Richland Hills.
== Residents ==
Well known residents include... Timmy. Now if anyone else messes with this page im going to HACK THEIR COMPUTER TO HELL.
[http://www.maddox.xmission.com Mayors Home Page!]


The first section of streets in North Richland Hills was named for the local families. The second section, which was added in 1954, was named for automobiles. There were 188 homes in the first part of the subdivision, which was restricted to brick and masonry construction.
== Demographics ==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of [[2000]], there are 55,635 people, 20,793 households, and 15,407 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] is 1,179.6/km&sup2; (3,055.8/mi&sup2;). There are 21,600 housing units at an average density of 458.0/km&sup2; (1,186.4/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the city is 88.48% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.70% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.54% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.65% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.17% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.39% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.07% from two or more races. 9.48% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.


By 1957, the North Richland Hills' boundary was within {{convert|2|mi|0}} of Smithfield, and by 1960, Smithfield had been annexed into North Richland Hills. In 1960, the population of North Richland Hills was beginning to rise at 8,662 residents, with that number more than doubling to 16,514 by 1970. The city's population continued to grow at a rapid pace, with the 1980 census at 30,592, and the 1990 census reflecting 45,895. In 2000, the population was at 55,635, and rise to 63,343 at the 2010 census. In 2020, the population was at 69,917.
There are 20,793 households out of which 38.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% are non-families. 20.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.66 and the average family size is 3.09.


==Geography==
In the city the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.1 males.
North Richland Hills is located at {{Coord|32|51|20|N|97|13|5|W|type:city}} (32.855666, –97.218184).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|47.2|sqkm|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|47.1|sqkm|order=flip}} is land, and {{convert|0.1|sqkm|order=flip|2}}, or 0.24%, is water.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): North Richland Hills city, Texas| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=December 1, 2011}}</ref>
The median income for a household in the city is $56,150, and the median income for a family is $64,718. Males have a median income of $44,548 versus $30,392 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city is $25,516. 4.7% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


{{Geographic location| width = auto
== External links ==
| title = '''Surrounding municipalities'''
* The cities [http://www.illmob.org/funny official website]
|Center = North Richland Hills
{{Mapit-US-cityscale|32.855666|-97.218184}}
|North = [[Keller, Texas|Keller]] <br>(8 miles)
|Northeast = [[Colleyville, Texas|Colleyville]] <br>(6 miles)
|East = [[Hurst, Texas|Hurst]] <br>(4 miles)
|Southeast = [[Hurst, Texas|Hurst]]
|South = [[Richland Hills, Texas|Richland Hills]] <br>(2 miles)
|Southwest = [[Haltom City, Texas|Haltom City]] <br>(4 miles)
|West = [[Haltom City, Texas|Haltom City]]
|Northwest = [[Watauga, Texas|Watauga]] <br>(3 miles)
}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1960= 8662
|1970= 16514
|1980= 30592
|1990= 45895
|2000= 55635
|2010= 63343
|2020= 69917
|estyear=2021
|estimate=70209
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=December 15, 2022|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 15, 2022}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 6, 2014}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

{| class="wikitable"
|+'''North Richland Hills racial composition as of 2020'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4852356&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=May 22, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=May 18, 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|45,240
|64.71%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|4,724
|6.76%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|263
|0.38%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|2,918
|4.17%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] (NH)
|183
|0.26%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|269
|0.38%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|3,162
|4.52%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|13,158
|18.82%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''69,917'''
|
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 69,917 people, 27,200 households, and 18,919 families residing in the city.

==Economy==
===Top employers===
According to the city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nrhtx.com/DocumentCenter/View/15027/FY2023-Annual-Comprehensive-Financial-Report|title=City of North Richland Hills 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report|format=[[Portable Document Format|PDF]]|page=143|date=May 1, 2024}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Employer
! # of Employees
|-
| 1
| City of North Richland Hills
| 884
|-
| 2
| Wal-Mart Supercenters
| 724
|-
| 3
| [[Birdville Independent School District]]
| 711
|-
| 4
| Medical City North Hills
| 615
|-
| 5
| [[Tarrant County College]] (Northeast Campus)
| 485
|-
| 6
| [[HealthMarkets]]
| 452
|-
| 7
| [[Tyson Foods]]
| 380
|-
| 8
| XPO Logistics
| 260
|-
| 9
| Portfolio Recovery Associates
| 233
|-
| 10
| Smurfit Kappa
| 200
|}

The city is also home to the state's largest Ford dealership,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.5starford.com/about |title=Five Star Ford - Largest Ford Dealership Dallas Texas Area |publisher=5starford.com |date= |accessdate=May 4, 2022}}</ref>

==Education==
Children who live in North Richland Hills attend schools in the [[Birdville Independent School District]]. The northernmost part of the city is served by the [[Keller Independent School District]]. North Richland Hills has two public high schools: [[Richland High School (Texas)|Richland High School]] and [[Birdville High School]].

Private schools in North Richland Hills include: [[Fort Worth Christian School]], [http://www.stjs.org/ St. John the Apostle Catholic School] (of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth]]), [http://www.northparknow.com/NPCA/Index.aspx North Park Christian Academy], and [https://www.nrhmontessori.com/home/ North Richland Hills Montessori].

The [[Tarrant County College]] Northeast Campus is located on the North Richland Hills and Hurst border at 828 Harwood Road.

==Government==
===Local government===
North Richland Hills operates under a charter adopted in 1964, which provides for a “Council-Manager” form of government. The council is composed of a Mayor and seven Council Members elected at large. The Council determines the overall goals and objectives for the city, establishes policies, and adopts the city's annual operating budget. The City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the city.

The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:<ref name="City of North Richland Hills website">[http://www.nrhtx.com/] Retrieved May 1, 2024</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! City Department
! Director
|-
|City Manager
|Paulette Hartman
|-
|Assistant City Manager
|Trudy Lewis
|-
|Deputy City Manager
|Caroline Waggoner
|-
|Police Chief
|Mike Young
|-
|Fire Chief
|Stan Tinney
|}

The city of North Richland Hills is a voluntary member of the [[North Central Texas Council of Governments]] association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments, and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions.

==Public services==
===North Richland Hills Fire Department / Emergency Medical Services===

The North Richland Hills [[Fire Department]] (NRHFD), also called the North Richland Hills Fire-Rescue (NRHFR), is a public health service geared towards combating uncontrolled fires. In addition to its role as a fire department, it acts like a traditional [[Emergency medical services|EMS]] service, and is dispatched to a wide range of [[medical emergencies]] unrelated to fires. To accomplish this mix of roles, all NRHFD staff are cross trained as [[firefighters]] and [[paramedics]]; likewise, all vehicles that they employ carry advanced life support equipment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nrhtx.com/FAQ.aspx?TID=21|title=Why does a fire truck respond with the ambulance?|quote=The City of North Richland Hills prides itself on the delivery of state of the art emergency medical services to our community. The ambulance and fire trucks are staffed by cross trained firefighter/paramedics. A fire truck is dispatched with the ambulance on many calls for various reasons. In some instances, the fire truck may be closer and can initiate medical care before the arrival of the ambulance. North Richland Hills uses very aggressive pre-hospital emergency care treatments and the fire truck and ambulance crews together make a highly efficient team to provide you with an unsurpassed level of care.|access-date=April 12, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nrhtx.com/161/Emergency-Medical-Services|title=Emergency Medical Services|quote=All four of our ambulances are licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as mobile intensive care units (MICUs) and are staffed with firefighters / paramedics. Each fire apparatus is staffed with firefighter / paramedics that carry advanced life support equipment. Occasionally the fire company is the first to arrive at an emergency and this enables us to provide an advanced level of medical care as soon as possible.|access-date=April 12, 2022}}</ref>

The department is currently recognized as a “Best Practices” department by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.txfirechiefs.org/best-practices|title=Best Practices|website=txfirechiefs.org|access-date=April 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302084537/https://www.txfirechiefs.org/best-practices|archive-date=March 2, 2022}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Mark Brooks (golfer)|Mark Brooks]], professional golfer and [[1996 PGA Championship|1996 PGA Champion]].<ref name="ReferenceA">The History of North Richland Hills by George N. Green</ref>
* [[Sandra Brown]], novelist and bestselling author of romance, thriller, and suspense books.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
* [[Trent Grisham|Trenton Clark]], baseball player, drafted by [[Milwaukee Brewers]] in the first round of the [[2015 Major League Baseball draft|2015 MLB Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosiak |first=Todd |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/brewers-draft-outfielder-trenton-clark-in-first-round-b99515110z1-306565891.html |title=Brewers draft outfielder Trent Clark in first round |publisher=Jsonline.com |date=June 8, 2015 |accessdate=May 4, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Kambri Crews]], author of ''Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir'', in which North Richland Hills is featured.
* [[Clint Ford]], actor, voice over artist, and writer.
* [[Logan Henderson]], actor and singer, known for his role on [[Nickelodeon]]'s show ''[[Big Time Rush]].''
* [[Mike Holloway (Survivor contestant)|Mike Holloway]], winner of ''[[Survivor: Worlds Apart]]'', the 30th season of ''[[Survivor (U.S. TV series)|Survivor]].''
* [[Alex Lambert]], a top-16 finalist during [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] of singing competition show ''[[American Idol]]''.
* [[Craig Lancaster]], journalist and novelist whose notable works include: ''[[600 Hours of Edward]],'' ''[[The Summer Son]],'' ''Edward Adrift,'' ''The Fallow Season of Hugo Hunter,'' ''This is What I Want.''
* [[Whitney Lynn]], contemporary multi-media artist.
* [[Gary Morris]], country music artist, actor.<ref name="ReferenceA" />
* [[Betty Pariso]], [[International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness|IFBB]] professional [[Bodybuilding|bodybuilder]].
* [[Rashee Rice]], wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{notelist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nrhtx.com/ City of North Richland Hills official website]
* [http://www.birdville.k12.tx.us Birdville Independent School District]
* [http://www.kellerisd.net Keller Independent School District]


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Latest revision as of 07:41, 10 June 2024

This article is about the city near the communities of Southlake and Haltom City. For the city south of North Richland Hills and southeast of Haltom City, see Richland Hills, Texas.

North Richland Hills, Texas
City
City of North Richland Hills
One of the welcoming signs on Boulevard 26.
One of the welcoming signs on Boulevard 26.
Flag of North Richland Hills, Texas
Flag
Official seal of North Richland Hills, Texas
Seal
Coat of arms of North Richland Hills, Texas
Coat of arms
Nickname: 
NRH
Motto: 
"The City of Choice"
Location of North Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas
Location of North Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°51′20″N 97°13′5″W / 32.85556°N 97.21806°W / 32.85556; -97.21806
CountryUnited States
State Texas
County Tarrant
Founded1849
Incorporated1953
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City CouncilMayor Jack McCarty
Tito Rodriguez
Ricky Rodriguez
Suzy Compton
Mason Orr
Blake Vaughn
Russ Mitchell
Kelvin Deupree
 • City ManagerPaulette Hartman
Area
[1]
 • Total18.21 sq mi (47.16 km2)
 • Land18.43 sq mi (47.74 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)  0.16%
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total69,917
 • Estimate 
(2021)[3]
70,209
 • Density576.06/sq mi (1,492/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
76053-54,[4][5] 76117, 76184, 76180, 76182
Area code817
FIPS code48-52356
GNIS feature ID1375190[6]
Websitenrhtx.com

North Richland Hills, commonly known as NRH, is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Tarrant County. It is a mid-to-high end suburb of Fort Worth and forms part of the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 69,917 at the 2020 census,[2] making it the third largest city in Tarrant County. In 2006, North Richland Hills was selected as one of the “Top 100 Best Places to live in America” according to Money magazine,[7] and in 2016, the Dallas Morning News ranked North Richland Hills #9 on its list of best Dallas–Fort Worth neighborhoods.[8] Major streets and highways include: FM 1938 (Davis Boulevard), Mid Cities Boulevard, Bedford-Euless Road, Interstate Highway 820, North Tarrant Parkway, FM 3029 (Precinct Line Road), and TX SH 26. It is home to the Birdville Independent School District, and the northern portion is served by Keller ISD.

NRH notably houses the headquarters of HealthMarkets. North Richland Hills features popular businesses and locations, including the NRH20 Water Park, Medical City North Hills, and its own state-of-the-art public library. Additionally, NRH is surrounded by numerous communities, such as Haltom City, Keller, Hurst, and Southlake. It also housed the now-demolished North Hills Mall, which ceased operations in 2004. As of 2016, that site is now the new location of the North Richland Hills City Hall. In 2012, North Richland Hills was ranked at #44 as one of the Best Dallas Suburbs according to D Magazine.[9]

History[edit]

The community began when W.S. Peters agreed to bring 600 families into the area within a three-year period as part of a land grant. Families began arriving in the summer of 1848. In 1849, Tarrant County was established and named for General Edward H. Tarrant. The community of Birdville (adjacent to what is now the southwest boundary of North Richland Hills) was named the first county seat. The area remained a rural farming and ranching community for more than 100 years.

In 1952, Clarence Jones began to subdivide his 268-acre (1.08 km2) dairy farm into a suburban addition in the area that is now Cummings Drive. In 1953, the North Richland Hills Civic League sought to have the area annexed to Richland Hills, then voted to form their own city when annexation was denied. An election was held, and the 268 acres (1.08 km2) of the Jones Farm, with a population of 500, became officially incorporated as the City of North Richland Hills.

The first section of streets in North Richland Hills was named for the local families. The second section, which was added in 1954, was named for automobiles. There were 188 homes in the first part of the subdivision, which was restricted to brick and masonry construction.

By 1957, the North Richland Hills' boundary was within 2 miles (3 km) of Smithfield, and by 1960, Smithfield had been annexed into North Richland Hills. In 1960, the population of North Richland Hills was beginning to rise at 8,662 residents, with that number more than doubling to 16,514 by 1970. The city's population continued to grow at a rapid pace, with the 1980 census at 30,592, and the 1990 census reflecting 45,895. In 2000, the population was at 55,635, and rise to 63,343 at the 2010 census. In 2020, the population was at 69,917.

Geography[edit]

North Richland Hills is located at 32°51′20″N 97°13′5″W / 32.85556°N 97.21806°W / 32.85556; -97.21806 (32.855666, –97.218184).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47.2 km2), of which 18.2 square miles (47.1 km2) is land, and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.24%, is water.[11]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19608,662—
197016,51490.6%
198030,59285.2%
199045,89550.0%
200055,63521.2%
201063,34313.9%
202069,91710.4%
2021 (est.)70,209[3]0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
2020 Census[2]
North Richland Hills racial composition as of 2020[13]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 45,240 64.71%
Black or African American (NH) 4,724 6.76%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 263 0.38%
Asian (NH) 2,918 4.17%
Pacific Islander (NH) 183 0.26%
Some Other Race (NH) 269 0.38%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 3,162 4.52%
Hispanic or Latino 13,158 18.82%
Total 69,917

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 69,917 people, 27,200 households, and 18,919 families residing in the city.

Economy[edit]

Top employers[edit]

According to the city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[16]

# Employer # of Employees
1 City of North Richland Hills 884
2 Wal-Mart Supercenters 724
3 Birdville Independent School District 711
4 Medical City North Hills 615
5 Tarrant County College (Northeast Campus) 485
6 HealthMarkets 452
7 Tyson Foods 380
8 XPO Logistics 260
9 Portfolio Recovery Associates 233
10 Smurfit Kappa 200

The city is also home to the state's largest Ford dealership,[17]

Education[edit]

Children who live in North Richland Hills attend schools in the Birdville Independent School District. The northernmost part of the city is served by the Keller Independent School District. North Richland Hills has two public high schools: Richland High School and Birdville High School.

Private schools in North Richland Hills include: 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.

The Tarrant County College Northeast Campus is located on the North Richland Hills and Hurst border at 828 Harwood Road.

Government[edit]

Local government[edit]

North Richland Hills operates under a charter adopted in 1964, which provides for a “Council-Manager” form of government. The council is composed of a Mayor and seven Council Members elected at large. The Council determines the overall goals and objectives for the city, establishes policies, and adopts the city's annual operating budget. The City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the city.

The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:[18]

City Department Director
City Manager Paulette Hartman
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis
Deputy City Manager Caroline Waggoner
Police Chief Mike Young
Fire Chief Stan Tinney

The city of North Richland Hills is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments, and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions.

Public services[edit]

North Richland Hills Fire Department / Emergency Medical Services[edit]

The North Richland Hills Fire Department (NRHFD), also called the North Richland Hills Fire-Rescue (NRHFR), is a public health service geared towards combating uncontrolled fires. In addition to its role as a fire department, it acts like a traditional EMS service, and is dispatched to a wide range of medical emergencies unrelated to fires. To accomplish this mix of roles, all NRHFD staff are cross trained as firefighters and paramedics; likewise, all vehicles that they employ carry advanced life support equipment.[19][20]

The department is currently recognized as a “Best Practices” department by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association.[21]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "76053 Zip Code (Hurst, Texas) Profile - homes, apartments, schools, population, income, averages, housing, demographics, location, statistics, sex offenders, residents and real estate info". City-data.com. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  5. ^ "76054 Zip Code (Hurst, Texas) Profile - homes, apartments, schools, population, income, averages, housing, demographics, location, statistics, sex offenders, residents and real estate info". City-data.com. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "MONEY Magazine: Best places to live 2006: Top 100 51-75". CNN.
  8. ^ "Best Neighborhoods: How we ranked the top neighborhoods in Dallas–Fort Worth". Dallas News. November 3, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  9. ^ "NORTH TEXAS TOWNS RANKED. WHICH CAME OUT ON TOP? WHICH SANK TO THE BOTTOM? AND WHERE DOES YOUR COMMUNITY FALL ON THE LIST?". D Magazine. 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  11. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): North Richland Hills city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
  12. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  13. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  14. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  15. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  16. ^ "City of North Richland Hills 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report" (PDF). May 1, 2024. p. 143.
  17. ^ "Five Star Ford - Largest Ford Dealership Dallas Texas Area". 5starford.com. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  18. ^ [1] Retrieved May 1, 2024
  19. ^ "Why does a fire truck respond with the ambulance?". Retrieved April 12, 2022. The City of North Richland Hills prides itself on the delivery of state of the art emergency medical services to our community. The ambulance and fire trucks are staffed by cross trained firefighter/paramedics. A fire truck is dispatched with the ambulance on many calls for various reasons. In some instances, the fire truck may be closer and can initiate medical care before the arrival of the ambulance. North Richland Hills uses very aggressive pre-hospital emergency care treatments and the fire truck and ambulance crews together make a highly efficient team to provide you with an unsurpassed level of care.
  20. ^ "Emergency Medical Services". Retrieved April 12, 2022. All four of our ambulances are licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as mobile intensive care units (MICUs) and are staffed with firefighters / paramedics. Each fire apparatus is staffed with firefighter / paramedics that carry advanced life support equipment. Occasionally the fire company is the first to arrive at an emergency and this enables us to provide an advanced level of medical care as soon as possible.
  21. ^ "Best Practices". txfirechiefs.org. Archived from the original on March 2, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  22. ^ a b c The History of North Richland Hills by George N. Green
  23. ^ Rosiak, Todd (June 8, 2015). "Brewers draft outfielder Trent Clark in first round". Jsonline.com. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[14][15]

External links[edit]

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