Real County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 2,876 with a growth rate of 0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Real County, Texas is the 224th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 3,322 and has seen a growth of -13.43% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,986 | 22 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 2,964 | 22 | 0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,942 | 22 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 2,920 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 2,898 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 2,876 | 22 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 2,854 | 22 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 2,832 | 15 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 2,817 | 66 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 2,751 | -709 | -20.49% |
| 2019 | 3,460 | -15 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 3,475 | 62 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 3,413 | 26 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 3,387 | 90 | 2.73% |
| 2015 | 3,297 | -50 | -1.49% |
| 2014 | 3,347 | 27 | 0.81% |
| 2013 | 3,320 | -34 | -1.01% |
| 2012 | 3,354 | -78 | -2.27% |
| 2011 | 3,432 | 110 | 3.31% |
| 2010 | 3,322 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,412 | -57 | -2.31% |
| 1980 | 2,469 | 456 | 22.65% |
| 1970 | 2,013 | -66 | -3.17% |
| 1960 | 2,079 | -400 | -16.14% |
| 1950 | 2,479 | 59 | 2.44% |
| 1940 | 2,420 | 223 | 10.15% |
| 1930 | 2,197 | 736 | 50.38% |
| 1920 | 1,461 | -1,525 | -51.07% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,681 | 94.73% |
| Other race | 86 | 3.04% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 1.31% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 992 | 2.73 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Married | 547 | 2.6 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Non Family | 276 | 1.21 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 146 | 4.66 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 23 | 11.87 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
74.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 74 | 3.76% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 4.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 316 | 16.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 4.88% |
| High School Graduate | 726 | 36.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 7.17% |
| Some College | 524 | 26.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,622 | 1,517 | 374 |
| Hispanic | 341 | 232 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,500 | $46,250 | $48,152 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $68,466 |
| High School Graduate | $25,938 | $36,250 | $18,362 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,614 | $11,346 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,031 | $37,984 | $24,343 |
| Some College | $24,342 | $72,031 | $23,927 |
$27,031
Average Earnings
$37,984
Average Male
$24,343
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.92% of Real County, Texas residents speak only English, while 13.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,917 | 355 | 18.52% |
| Hispanic | 675 | 281 | 41.63% |
| Other | 64 | 62 | 96.88% |
| Multiple | 23 | 1 | 4.35% |
24.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.54%
Male Poverty Rate
23.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Real County, Texas is Other, with 96.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Real County, Texas is Multiple, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.79% |
| Some College | 19.5% |
| High School | 17.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.89% |
| Male Employed | 11.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,583 | $84,606 |
| Households | $46,842 | $72,231 |
| Married Families | $67,450 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,722 | $39,813 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
217
Number of Veterans
191
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 8.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34%
Labor Force Participation
33.5%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.28%
Born in Real County, Texas
97.81%
Native Born
2.19%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
97.81% of Real County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 77.28% having been born in Texas. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.