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Refugio

Texas · 2,890 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 $33,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,890
−2%since 2000
from 2,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,837 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Refugio
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,542
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,594
+8%since 2000
from $13,523 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41%(1,206)
Black13.3%(391)
Hispanic / Latino44.3%(1,303)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.3%(2,245)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(1,031)
Black11%(317)
Hispanic / Latino51.9%(1,500)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.6%(46)
Diversity Score74.2%(2,145)
Diversity Score
74
−3%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Refugio, Texas?

Refugio, Texas has about 2,890 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Refugio, Texas?

The typical household in Refugio, Texas earns about $33,542 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 $57,200, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Refugio, Texas?

About 14.0% 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 24.1% 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 268 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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