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Runnels County

Texas · 10,501 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 $37,823. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,100. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
10,501
−9%since 2000
from 11,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+7%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,823
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,806 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,056
+48%since 2000
from $13,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.8%
−48.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(6,841)
Black1.6%(165)
Hispanic / Latino32%(3,361)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other1.1%(118)
Diversity Score59.1%(6,210)
Diversity Score
59
+7%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runnels County, Texas?

Runnels County, Texas has about 10,501 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Runnels County, Texas earns about $37,823 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 $60,100, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Runnels County, Texas?

About 16.4% 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 21.6% of people in Runnels County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Runnels County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Runnels County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 793 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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