Runnels County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48399 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,874 | — | #2,490 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,632 | -16.7% | #1,837 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,475 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $109,300 | -61.2% | #2,861 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | -27.2% | #1,774 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.8% | #998 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Runnels County has a population of 9,874, making it the #2,490 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Runnels County is $62,632, ranking #1,837 out of 3,222 counties — 16.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Runnels County is $109,300 (-61.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $847/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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83.3% of residents in Runnels County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.2% below the national rate.
About Runnels County, Texas
Runnels County, Texas has a total population of 9,874, making it the 2,490th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Runnels County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Runnels County is $62,632, which ranks #1,837 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Runnels County is $109,300, 61.2% below the national median. Renters in Runnels County pay a median gross rent of $847 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Runnels County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Runnels County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (34.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.9%).
All data for Runnels 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.