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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Real County

Texas · 3,047 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 $25,118. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,047
+26%since 1990
from 2,412 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.6
+4%since 1990
from 42.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Real County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,118
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,428 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,321
+75%since 1990
from $8,184 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.2%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 30.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
23.1% rent
2.4
+16%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(2,047)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(575)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,442)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(2,306)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(688)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score44.8%(1,366)
45
−25%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−16%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Real County, Texas?

Real County, Texas has about 3,047 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Real County, Texas earns about $25,118 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Real County, Texas?

About 17.3% 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 21.2% 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 635 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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