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Real County

Texas · 2,758 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 $38,659. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,900. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,758
−9%since 2000
from 3,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
56.3
+26%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Real County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.5%(97)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(102)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(178)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.4%(149)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(90)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.3%(202)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.8%(214)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.9%(300)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.4%(481)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7420.2%(556)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8411.1%(307)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3%(82)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,659
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,588
+58%since 2000
from $14,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+54%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(1,940)
Black0.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(692)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0.1%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican23.7%(812)
Spaniard0.2%(7)
Honduran0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.1%(2)
Ancestry
German22.3%(766)
Irish15.9%(546)
English8.7%(297)
Scottish4.1%(140)
Greek3.4%(117)
French3%(104)
Scotch-Irish2.9%(99)
American2.8%(95)
Dutch2.4%(83)
Polish1.4%(48)
Norwegian1.1%(38)
Danish0.9%(30)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.4%(15)
Italian0.3%(11)
British0.2%(7)
Czech0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.7%
−50.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 2,758 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Real County, Texas earns about $38,659 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 $146,900, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Real County, Texas?

About 16.8% 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 25.7% 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 346 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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