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Runnels County

Texas · 9,900 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 $48,489. Population has declined 14% 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 $85,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,900
−14%since 2000
from 11,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+13%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,489
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,191
+78%since 2000
from $13,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+20%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(6,062)
Black1.3%(132)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(3,354)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other1.9%(186)
Diversity Score61.9%(6,130)
Segregation Score19.6%(1,939)
Diversity Score
62
+12%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runnels County, Texas?

Runnels County, Texas has about 9,900 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Runnels County, Texas earns about $48,489 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 $85,200, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Runnels County, Texas?

About 16.6% 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 12.7% 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 1,394 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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