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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 2026 population of 2,825. It is also the county seat of Refugio County. Refugio is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 4.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,713 in 2020.

The median household income in Refugio is $48,750 with a poverty rate of 25.32%. The median age in Refugio is 39.6 years: 40.3 years for males, and 39.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.4 males.

2.8K
Total Population
1,796
Density (mi²)
19 0.68%
Growth

Refugio Population

Refugio Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,825190.68%
20252,806180.65%
20242,788120.43%
20232,776140.51%
20222,762-10-0.36%
20212,772672.48%
20202,713421.57%
20192,671-56-2.05%
20182,727-88-3.13%
20172,815-42-1.47%
20162,857-14-0.49%
20152,871-3-0.1%
20142,874311.09%
20132,84390.32%
20122,834-27-0.94%
20112,861-26-0.9%
20102,887-3-0.1%
20002,941-217-6.87%
19903,158-740-18.98%
19803,898-442-10.18%
19704,340-604-12.22%
19604,9442785.96%
19504,66658914.45%
19404,07700%

Median Age

Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 40.3 years

Refugio Adults

There are 2,057 adults, (558 of whom are seniors) in Refugio.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,476 (53.4%)
Male: 1,290 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Refugio includes 41.29% White, 13.85% Black or African American, 7.81% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,14241.29%
Two or more races1,00836.44%
Black or African American38313.85%
Other race2167.81%
Native American170.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races91533.08%
White50518.26%
Other race2167.81%
Black or African American491.77%
Native American110.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White63723.03%
Black or African American33412.08%
Two or more races933.36%
Native American60.22%

Refugio Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Refugio 's average per capita income is $31,645. Household income levels show a median of $48,750. The poverty rate stands at 25.32%.

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$97,228-
Families$67,500$66,832
Households$48,750$59,628
Non Families$22,617$38,861

$31,645

Average Income

$48,750

Median Household Income

25.32%

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)