Refugio County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48391 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,707 | — | #2,758 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,181 | -19.9% | #2,064 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,388 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $99,000 | -64.9% | #3,000 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $795 | -31.6% | #2,140 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +16.1% | #1,876 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Refugio County has a population of 6,707, making it the #2,758 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Refugio County is $60,181, ranking #2,064 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Refugio County is $99,000 (-64.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $795/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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83.9% of residents in Refugio County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.5% below the national rate.
About Refugio County, Texas
Refugio County, Texas has a total population of 6,707, making it the 2,758th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Refugio County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Refugio County is $60,181, which ranks #2,064 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Refugio County is $99,000, 64.9% below the national median. Renters in Refugio County pay a median gross rent of $795 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Refugio County, 14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.1 min.
Refugio County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (40.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.2%).
All data for Refugio County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.