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Runaway Bay

Texas · 2,212 residents (2025 est.) · 2.518 sq mi
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Runaway Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $307,600. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,717
+56%since 2000
from 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
682 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+16%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,212 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5979471K2K2K1990201020202024Runaway Bay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,875
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,795 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,723
+106%since 2000
from $25,152 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+21%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,227
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+62%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,073)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,511)
Black1.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(78)
Asian2.5%(43)
Other3.7%(64)
Diversity Score27.7%(475)
Diversity Score
28
+414%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 9.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runaway Bay, Texas?

Runaway Bay, Texas has about 1,717 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Runaway Bay, Texas?

The typical household in Runaway Bay, Texas earns about $96,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Runaway Bay, Texas expensive?

In Runaway Bay, Texas, the median home is worth about $307,600, and the typical rent is about $1,227 a month.

How educated are people in Runaway Bay, Texas?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Runaway Bay, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Runaway Bay, Texas?

About 2.1% of people in Runaway Bay, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Runaway Bay, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Runaway Bay, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,003 residents, a change of about 140 percent over that period.

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