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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Runnels County

Texas · 11,495 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 $27,806. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,600. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,495
+2%since 1990
from 11,294 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+8%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Runnels County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,806
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,348 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,577
+41%since 1990
from $9,602 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
77.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
22.6% rent
1.5
−7%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Runnels County, Texas?

Runnels County, Texas has about 11,495 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Runnels County, Texas earns about $27,806 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 $40,600, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Runnels County, Texas?

About 13.1% 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 19.2% of people in Runnels County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Runnels County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Runnels County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 201 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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