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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Refugio

Texas · 2,941 residents · 1.573 sq mi
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Refugio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,719. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,700. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,941
−7%since 1990
from 3,158 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,870 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2,008 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+5%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Refugio
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,719
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,520 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,523
+29%since 1990
from $10,511 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.1%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
71.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
28.5% rent
1.4
−20%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(2,317)
Black14%(443)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(1,244)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score78.1%(2,466)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41%(1,206)
Black13.3%(391)
Hispanic / Latino44.3%(1,303)
Asian0.5%(14)
Diversity Score76.3%(2,245)
76
−2%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+6%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Refugio, Texas?

Refugio, Texas has about 2,941 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Refugio, Texas?

The typical household in Refugio, Texas earns about $26,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Refugio, Texas expensive?

In Refugio, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,700, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Refugio, Texas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Refugio, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Refugio, Texas?

About 21.1% of people in Refugio, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Refugio, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Refugio, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 217 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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