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Real County

Texas · 3,309 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 $29,186. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $75,300. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,309
+9%since 2000
from 3,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+13%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Real County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,186
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,118 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,074
+5%since 2000
from $14,321 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
46.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(2,398)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(814)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score48.9%(1,619)
Diversity Score
49
+9%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$78,300+4%
Population1,370−50%
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Home value$321,200+327%
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Home value$150,800+100%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Real County, Texas?

Real County, Texas has about 3,309 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Real County, Texas earns about $29,186 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 $75,300, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Real County, Texas?

About 19.4% 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 26.8% 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 897 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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