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Real County

Texas · 2,745 residents (2025 est.) · 699.159 sq mi
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Real County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,605. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,802
−8%since 2000
from 3,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+33%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,745 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Real County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(85)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(192)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(234)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.4%(235)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.9%(25)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.6%(184)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.1%(144)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.8%(162)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.1%(479)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7422.3%(625)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.6%(325)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4%(112)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,605
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,118 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,467
+99%since 2000
from $14,321 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+23%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
42.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+15%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
14
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Real County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(2,306)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(688)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(2,215)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(530)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(36)
Diversity Score
42
−1%since 2009
from 43 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.5%(490)
Guatemalan0.7%(21)
Venezuelan0.4%(10)
Salvadoran0.3%(9)
Ancestry
German19.2%(539)
Irish12.6%(353)
Greek9.5%(266)
English5.7%(160)
Czech4.1%(114)
American3%(84)
French2.6%(73)
Polish2.6%(73)
Australian1.7%(48)
Scottish1.6%(44)
Swedish0.8%(22)
Danish0.7%(21)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(16)
Norwegian0.5%(15)
Ethiopian0.1%(3)
Italian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Greek population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% 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
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 86.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 13.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.4%(278)
Married54.6%(622)
Widowed2.4%(27)
Divorced18.7%(213)
Women 15+
Never married12%(138)
Married46.5%(535)
Widowed22.4%(258)
Divorced19.1%(220)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Real County, Texas?

Real County, Texas has about 2,802 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Real County, Texas?

The typical household in Real County, Texas earns about $39,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Real County, Texas expensive?

In Real County, Texas, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Real County, Texas?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Real County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Real County, Texas?

About 17.9% of people in Real County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Real County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Real County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 390 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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