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Refugio

Texas · 2,712 residents · 1.573 sq mi
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Refugio has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,641. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,700. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,712
−8%since 2000
from 2,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,724 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Refugio
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,641
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,860
+76%since 2000
from $13,523 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(791)
Black11%(298)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(1,548)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other2.8%(77)
Diversity Score72.5%(1,966)
Diversity Score
72
−5%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Refugio, Texas?

Refugio, Texas has about 2,712 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Refugio, Texas?

The typical household in Refugio, Texas earns about $51,641 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 $74,700, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Refugio, Texas?

About 9.0% 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 21.8% 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 446 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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