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'''North Richland Hills''', commonly known as '''NRH''', is a city inside [[Tarrant County, Texas|Tarrant County]], [[Texas]], [[United States]], and a mid-to-high end suburb of [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]]. The population was 63,343 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): North Richland Hills city, Texas| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=December 1, 2011}}</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=2016-11-03|work=Dallas News|access-date=2018-01-30|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]].
'''North Richland Hills''', commonly known as '''NRH''', is a city inside [[Tarrant County, Texas|Tarrant County]], [[Texas]], [[United States]], and a mid-to-high end suburb of [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]]. The population was 63,343 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): North Richland Hills city, Texas| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=December 1, 2011}}</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=2016-11-03|work=Dallas News|access-date=2018-01-30|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]].


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]], its own state-of-the-art public library and is surrounded by communities including [[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=12 February 2016|work=[[D Magazine]]|date=2012}}</ref>
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=12 February 2016|work=[[D Magazine]]|date=2012}}</ref>


==History==
==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 North Richland Hills' southwest boundary) was named the first [[county seat]]. The area remained a rural farming and ranching community for more than 100 years.
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.
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.
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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.
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 {{convert|2|mi|0}} of Smithfield, and by 1960 Smithfield had been annexed to 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 55,635, rising to 63,343 at the 2010 census.
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 rose to 63,343 at the 2010 census.


==Government==
==Government==


===Local 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.
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 CAFR">[http://www.nrhtx.com/pdf/2008%20CAFR.pdf City of North Richland Hills CAFR] Retrieved 2009-07-20</ref>
The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:<ref name="City of North Richland Hills CAFR">[http://www.nrhtx.com/pdf/2008%20CAFR.pdf City of North Richland Hills CAFR] Retrieved 2009-07-20</ref>
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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.
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.


==Economy==
==Economy==
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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=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
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=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|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>
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>


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==Notable people==
==Notable people==


* [[Mark Brooks (golfer)|Mark Brooks]], 1996 PGA Champion<ref name="ReferenceA">The History of North Richland Hills by George N. Green</ref>
* [[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]], author<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
* [[Sandra Brown]], novelist and bestselling author of romance, thriller, and suspense books.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
* [[Trenton Clark]], baseball player, drafted by Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the 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=2015-06-08 |accessdate=2022-05-04}}</ref>
* [[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=2015-06-08 |accessdate=2022-05-04}}</ref>
* [[Kambri Crews]], author of ''Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir'', in which North Richland Hills is featured
* [[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
* [[Clint Ford]], actor, voice over artist, and writer.
* [[Logan Henderson]], actor and singer, known for his role on Nickelodeon's show ''Big Time Rush''
* [[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]]''
* [[Mike Holloway (Survivor contestant)|Mike Holloway]], winner of ''[[Survivor: Worlds Apart]]'', the 30th season of ''[[Survivor (U.S. TV series)|Survivor]].''
* [[Alex Lambert]], American Idol season nine top-16 finalist
* [[Alex Lambert]], a top-16 finalist during [[American Idol (season 9)|season 9]] of singing competition show [[American Idol|''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''
* [[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]], artist
* [[Whitney Lynn]], contemporary multi-media artist.
* [[Gary Morris]], country music artist, actor<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
* [[Gary Morris]], country music artist, actor.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
* [[Betty Pariso]], IFBB professional bodybuilder
* [[Betty Pariso]], [[International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness|IFBB]] professional [[Bodybuilding|bodybuilder]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 63,343 people, 24,854 households, and 17,291 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 3,463.3 people per square mile (1,337.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 26,395 housing units at an average density of 1,443.1 per square mile (557.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 83.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 5.1% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 15.6% of the population.
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 63,343 people, 24,854 households, and 17,291 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 3,463.3 people per square mile (1,337.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 26,395 housing units, at an average density of 1,443.1 per square mile (557.2/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 83.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 5.1% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 15.6% of the population.


There were 24,854 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.03.
There were 24,854 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54, and the average family size was 3.03.


In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 20, 6.3% from 20 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 20 and over, there were 90.1 males.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 20, 6.3% from 20 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 20 and over, there were 90.1 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $63,806, and the median income for a family was $74,866. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $30,890. About 6.6% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $63,806, and the median income for a family was $74,866. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $30,890. About 6.6% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.7% of those under age 18, and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
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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]].
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].
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.
The [[Tarrant County College]] Northeast Campus is located on the North Richland Hills and Hurst border at 828 Harwood Road.
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===North Richland Hills Fire Department / Emergency Medical 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=2022-04-12}}</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=2022-04-12}}</ref>
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=2022-04-12}}</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=2022-04-12}}</ref>

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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=2022-04-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302084537/https://www.txfirechiefs.org/best-practices|archive-date=2022-03-02}}</ref>



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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=2022-04-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302084537/https://www.txfirechiefs.org/best-practices|archive-date=2022-03-02}}</ref>
==References==
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Revision as of 23:50, 12 June 2022

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.
Not to be confused with 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
Country United States
State Texas
County Tarrant
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City CouncilMayor Oscar Trevino
Tito Rodriguez
Rita Wright Oujesky
Suzy Compton
Mason Orr
Patrick Faram
Scott Turnage
Kelvin Deupree
 • City ManagerMark Hindman
Area
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 • Total18.21 sq mi (47.16 km2)
 • Land18.16 sq mi (47.04 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)  0.16%
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total63,343
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
70,670
 • Density3,890.88/sq mi (1,502.29/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]
Websitehttp://www.nrhtx.com/

North Richland Hills, commonly known as NRH, is a city inside Tarrant County, Texas, United States, and a mid-to-high end suburb of Fort Worth. The population was 63,343 at the 2010 census,[7] 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, [8] and in 2016, the Dallas Morning News ranked North Richland Hills #9 on its list of best Dallas–Fort Worth neighborhoods.[9] 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.[10]

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 rose to 63,343 at the 2010 census.

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:[11]

City Department Director
City Manager Mark Hindman
Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman
Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue
Managing Director Development Services Mike Curtis
Managing Director Community Services Vickie Loftice
Director of Finance Mark Mills

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.

Economy

According to the City's Economic Development Department,[12] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Santander Consumer USA 1,650
2 Medical City North Hills 785
3 HealthMarkets 452
4 Stericycle 400
5 Tyson Prepared Foods 380
5 XPO Logistics 260
6 Smurfit Kappa Bates Container 200
7 A to Z Therapy 185
9 ESNA Texas 120
10 Prestige Ameritech 95

The city is also home to the state's largest Ford dealership,[13] Five Star Ford, which employs over 250 people.

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).[14]

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.[15]

Notable people

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19608,662—
197016,51490.6%
198030,59285.2%
199045,89550.0%
200055,63521.2%
201063,34313.9%
2019 (est.)70,670[3]11.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[18]
2018 Estimate[19]

2020 census

North Richland Hills racial composition[20]
(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.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 63,343 people, 24,854 households, and 17,291 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,463.3 people per square mile (1,337.2/km2). There were 26,395 housing units, at an average density of 1,443.1 per square mile (557.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.8% White, 4.8% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.6% of the population.

There were 24,854 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54, and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 20, 6.3% from 20 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 20 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $63,806, and the median income for a family was $74,866. The per capita income for the city was $30,890. About 6.6% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18, and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

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.[23][24]

The department is currently recognized as a “Best Practices” department by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association.[25]

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  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 2022-05-04.
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  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): North Richland Hills city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
  8. ^ "MONEY Magazine: Best places to live 2006: Top 100 51-75". CNN.
  9. ^ "Best Neighborhoods: How we ranked the top neighborhoods in Dallas–Fort Worth". Dallas News. 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  10. ^ "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 12 February 2016.
  11. ^ City of North Richland Hills CAFR Retrieved 2009-07-20
  12. ^ City of North Richland Hills Major Employer's List, 2013
  13. ^ "Five Star Ford - Largest Ford Dealership Dallas Texas Area". 5starford.com. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  14. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  15. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): North Richland Hills city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
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  18. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 6, 2014.
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  22. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  23. ^ "Why does a fire truck respond with the ambulance?". Retrieved 2022-04-12. 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.
  24. ^ "Emergency Medical Services". Retrieved 2022-04-12. 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.
  25. ^ "Best Practices". txfirechiefs.org. Archived from the original on 2022-03-02. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
  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.[21][22]

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