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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Refugio County

Texas · 7,828 residents · 770.484 sq mi
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Refugio County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,986. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,828
−2%since 1990
from 7,976 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+10%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Refugio County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,986
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,733 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,481
+47%since 1990
from $10,496 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
25.1% rent
1.3
−27%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(6,244)
Black7.6%(606)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(3,146)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score73.9%(5,898)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(3,703)
Black6.7%(521)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(3,490)
Asian0.3%(20)
Diversity Score70.3%(5,505)
70
−5%since 1990
from 74 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.1%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Refugio County, Texas?

Refugio County, Texas has about 7,828 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Refugio County, Texas earns about $29,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Refugio County, Texas expensive?

In Refugio County, Texas, the median home is worth about $39,900, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Refugio County, Texas?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Refugio County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Refugio County, Texas?

About 17.8% of people in Refugio County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Refugio County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Refugio County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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