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El Refugio

County:
Starr County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.624
State:
Texas

El Refugio is a CDP located in Starr County, Texas. El Refugio has a 2026 population of 768. El Refugio is currently growing at a rate of 3.64% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in El Refugio is $47,440 with a poverty rate of 60.51%. The median age in El Refugio is 22.3 years: 25.4 years for males, and 21.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.8 males.

768
Total Population
1,231
Density (mi²)
27 3.64%
Growth

El Refugio Population

El Refugio Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026768273.64%
2025741283.93%

Median Age

Overall: 22.3 years
Female: 21.9 years
Male: 25.4 years

El Refugio Adults

There are 494 adults, (31 of whom are seniors) in El Refugio.

Sex Ratio

Female: 422 (54.1%)
Male: 358 (45.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of El Refugio includes 25.38% White, 21.67% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races41352.95%
White19825.38%
Other race16921.67%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races41352.95%
White19825.38%
Other race16921.67%

El Refugio Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

El Refugio 's average per capita income is $25,734. Household income levels show a median of $47,440. The poverty rate stands at 60.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$52,000$66,855
Households$47,440$53,228
Non Families$8,651$12,109
Married Families--

$25,734

Average Income

$47,440

Median Household Income

60.51%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)