City of Richmond, Texas

·Economic Development

Contact Information

Economic Development Corporation of Richmond
Terri Vela, Executive Director
City of Richmond, City Hall
Address: 402 Morton Street, Richmond, TX 77469
Phone: (281) 342-5456

All economic development activities for the City are handled by the Development Corporation of Richmond. The Development Corporation of Richmond (the "Corporation") was created by the City under the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979 for the purpose of promoting, assisting, and enhancing economic and development activities on behalf of the City. The Corporation is TYPE 4B development corporation. The Corporation is made of seven voting board members and an executive director. The Board of Directors is appointed by and serves at the discretion of the City Commission.

Executive Director
Terri Vela

Board of Directors
Barry Beard (Secretary)
William Dostal
Gary Gillen
Glen Gilmore
Hilmar Moore
Dave Scott
Manual Zamora

Richmond Demographic Profile
2011 Estimated Demographics	Richmond	RTA
Population Projected Population Growth (2011-2016)	13,641 15.15%	145,731 17.57%
Race Classification White Black or African American Other	44.86% 13.31% 41.83%	44.86% 13.31% 41.83%
Median Household Income Per Capita Income	$41,957 $17,414	$66,589 $28,005
Median Age	32.08	35.26
Households Projected Household Growth (2011-2016)	4,017 19.34%	45,158 21.75%
Associates Degree and Above	18.30%	33.26%