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Runaway Bay

Texas · 1,546 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Runaway Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,947. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,800. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,546
+40%since 2000
from 1,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+5%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5979471K2K2K1990201020202024Runaway Bay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,947
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,239
+56%since 2000
from $25,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,314)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(153)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.2%(405)
Diversity Score
26
+386%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runaway Bay, Texas?

Runaway Bay, Texas has about 1,546 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Runaway Bay, Texas earns about $73,947 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 $170,800, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Runaway Bay, Texas?

About 31.8% 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 7.6% 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 832 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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

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