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Road Runner

Texas · 863 residents (2025 est.) · 0.597 sq mi
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Road Runner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,224. Population has grown 31% since 2023. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,021
+31%since 2023
from 781 in 2023
2020 – 2025
Population density
1,710 / sq mi
+31%since 2023
from 1,308 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
−2%since 2023
from 33.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:863 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2020 – 2024
5636888139381K20202024Road Runner
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,224
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $42,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,175
+2%since 2023
from $16,906 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
+11%since 2023
from 0.297 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$793
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $929 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(271)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64.4%(503)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score58.1%(454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(315)
Black1.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino67.1%(685)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score56.8%(580)
Diversity Score
57
−2%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
38.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
−18%since 2023
from 46.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
Female
44.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
Foreign born
29.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Road Runner, Texas?

Road Runner, Texas has about 1,021 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Road Runner, Texas?

The typical household in Road Runner, Texas earns about $43,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Road Runner, Texas expensive?

In Road Runner, Texas, the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Road Runner, Texas?

About 1.2% of adults age 25 and over in Road Runner, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Road Runner, Texas?

About 37.3% of people in Road Runner, 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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