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Runaway Bay

Texas · 1,286 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Runaway Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,882. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $149,000. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
1,286
+16%since 2000
from 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
511 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+4%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5979471K2K2K1990201020202024Runaway Bay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,882
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,795 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,165
+40%since 2000
from $25,152 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing22.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,158)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(92)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.1%(14)
Diversity Score20.3%(261)
Diversity Score
20
+277%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+13%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runaway Bay, Texas?

Runaway Bay, Texas has about 1,286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Runaway Bay, Texas earns about $73,882 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 $149,000, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Runaway Bay, Texas?

About 22.0% 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 3.1% 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 572 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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

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