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El Refugio

Texas · 407 residents · 0.624 sq mi
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El Refugio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
407
+84%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
652 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+37%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1122944776598412000201020202024El Refugio
2024780
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,000
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,248
+77%since 2000
from $6,344 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2021
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−53%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.1%(219)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.5%(401)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(15)
Diversity Score
4
+62%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
49.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−86.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.0% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2013
from 57.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Refugio, Texas?

El Refugio, Texas has about 407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Refugio, Texas?

The typical household in El Refugio, Texas earns about $39,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is El Refugio, Texas expensive?

In El Refugio, Texas, the median home is worth about $77,800.

How educated are people in El Refugio, Texas?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in El Refugio, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Refugio, Texas?

About 15.2% of people in El Refugio, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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