Refugio

County:: Refugio County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 1.573
State:: Texas

Refugio is a town located in Refugio County, Texas. Refugio has a 2025 population of 2,784. It is also the county seat of Refugio County. Refugio is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,716 in 2020.

The average household income in Refugio is $59,994 with a poverty rate of 30.08%. The median age in Refugio is 38.4 years: 34.4 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Refugio includes 46.02% White, 15.28% Black or African American, 8.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,256	46.02%
Two or more races	812	29.75%
Black or African American	417	15.28%
Other race	219	8.02%
Asian	15	0.55%
Native American	10	0.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Refugio Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Refugio's average per capita income is $31,660. Household income levels show a median of $56,193. The poverty rate stands at 30.08%.

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
Married Families	$94,740	-
Families	$65,855	$64,717
Households	$56,193	$59,994
Non Families	-	$46,908

$31,660

Average Income

$56,193

Median Household Income

30.08%

Poverty Rate