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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Runnels County

Texas · 11,294 residents · 1,051.07 sq mi
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Runnels County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,294
−2%vs 2000
vs 11,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Runnels County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,348
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,806 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,602
−29%vs 2000
vs $13,577 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$281
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $356 in 2000
US average: $450
75.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
24.3% rent
1.6
+7%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(7,793)
Black1.3%(154)
Hispanic / Latino29.3%(3,372)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(6,332)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(10,409)
Black2%(225)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(2,737)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other5.8%(653)
Diversity Score51.1%(5,776)
51
−7%vs 2000
vs 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.8%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runnels County, Texas?

Runnels County, Texas has about 11,294 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Runnels County, Texas earns about $19,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Runnels County, Texas expensive?

In Runnels County, Texas, the median home is worth about $30,300, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Runnels County, Texas?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Runnels County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Runnels County, Texas?

About 17.1% of people in Runnels 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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