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North Richland Hills, Texas
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
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Official seal of North Richland Hills, Texas
Seal
Coat of arms of North Richland Hills, Texas
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Nickname(s): 
NRH
Motto(s): 
"The City of Choice"
Location of North Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas
Location of North Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas
Country United States
State  Texas
County Tarrant
Founded 1849
Incorporated 1953
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
Area
 • Total 18.21 sq mi (47.16 km2)
 • Land 18.43 sq mi (47.74 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)  0.16%
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 69,917
 • Estimate 
(2021)
70,209
 • Density 576.06/sq mi (1,492/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
76053-54, 76117, 76184, 76180, 76182
Area code(s) 817
FIPS code 48-52356
GNIS feature ID 1375190

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, 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, and in 2016, the Dallas Morning News ranked North Richland Hills #9 on its list of best Dallas–Fort Worth neighborhoods. 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.

History

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

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).

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.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 8,662
1970 16,514 90.6%
1980 30,592 85.2%
1990 45,895 50.0%
2000 55,635 21.2%
2010 63,343 13.9%
2020 69,917 10.4%
2021 (est.) 70,209 10.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census
North Richland Hills racial composition as of 2020
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
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

Top employers

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

# 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,

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 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.

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 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.

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

Notable people

  • Mark Brooks, professional golfer and 1996 PGA Champion.
  • Sandra Brown, novelist and bestselling author of romance, thriller, and suspense books.
  • Trenton Clark, baseball player, drafted by Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
  • 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, winner of Survivor: Worlds Apart, the 30th season of Survivor.
  • Alex Lambert, a top-16 finalist during 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.
  • Betty Pariso, IFBB professional bodybuilder.
  • Rashee Rice, wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.

See also

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