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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Real County

Texas · 2,412 residents · 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 $17,428. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 635 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,412
−21%vs 2000
vs 3,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.9
−4%vs 2000
vs 44.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Real County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,428
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,118 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,184
−43%vs 2000
vs $14,321 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.5%
+9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$268
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $433 in 2000
US average: $450
77.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.9% in 2000
22.3% rent
2.1
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(2,306)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(688)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.8%(1,366)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(2,047)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(575)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.1%(365)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,442)
60
+33%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.2%
−12.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Real County, Texas?

Real County, Texas has about 2,412 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Real County, Texas earns about $17,428 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 $36,600, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Real County, Texas?

About 10.0% 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 30.5% of people in Real County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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