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Runge

Texas · 952 residents (2025 est.) · 1.176 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $88,500. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,108
+3%since 2000
from 1,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.6
−39%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:952 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8619541K1K1K1990201020202024Runge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,425
+94%since 2000
from $8,480 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+13%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
62.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(254)
Black2.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino74.2%(801)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(529)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21%(233)
Black6.6%(73)
Hispanic / Latino72.4%(802)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.4%(592)
Diversity Score
53
+9%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−9%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% 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
6.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
22.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
77.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.0%
−55.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
43.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2017
from 41.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2016
from 55.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2016
from 44.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runge, Texas?

Runge, Texas has about 1,108 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Runge, Texas expensive?

In Runge, Texas, the median home is worth about $88,500.

How educated are people in Runge, Texas?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Runge, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Runge, Texas?

About 53.2% of people in Runge, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Runge, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Runge, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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