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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Runaway Bay

Texas · 1,104 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Runaway Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,795. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. Median home value is $99,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,104
+55%since 1990
from 714 in 1990
1990 – 2025
438 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 284 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.7
−3%since 1990
from 48.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5979471K2K2K1990201020202024Runaway Bay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,795
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,437 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,152
+34%since 1990
from $18,821 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$717
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $475 in 1990
US average: $602
80.5%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
19.5% rent
2.0
−5%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(710)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,073)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(5)
Diversity Score5.4%(59)
5
+21%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
+20%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runaway Bay, Texas?

Runaway Bay, Texas has about 1,104 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Runaway Bay, Texas earns about $50,795 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 $99,700, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Runaway Bay, Texas?

About 28.2% 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 4.1% 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 390 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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