Refugio County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 6,694 with a growth rate of 0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Refugio County, Texas is the 188th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 7,376 and has seen a growth of -9.25% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,834 | 28 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 6,806 | 28 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 6,778 | 28 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 6,750 | 28 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 6,722 | 28 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 6,694 | 28 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 6,666 | 28 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 6,638 | -66 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 6,704 | -44 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 6,748 | -76 | -1.11% |
| 2019 | 6,824 | -97 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 6,921 | -257 | -3.58% |
| 2017 | 7,178 | -97 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 7,275 | -56 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 7,331 | -35 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 7,366 | 83 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 7,283 | 24 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 7,259 | -64 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 7,323 | -53 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 7,376 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,976 | -1,313 | -14.13% |
| 1980 | 9,289 | -205 | -2.16% |
| 1970 | 9,494 | -1,481 | -13.49% |
| 1960 | 10,975 | 862 | 8.52% |
| 1950 | 10,113 | -270 | -2.6% |
| 1940 | 10,383 | 2,692 | 35% |
| 1930 | 7,691 | 3,641 | 89.9% |
| 1920 | 4,050 | 1,236 | 43.92% |
| 1910 | 2,814 | 1,173 | 71.48% |
| 1900 | 1,641 | 402 | 32.45% |
| 1890 | 1,239 | -346 | -21.83% |
| 1880 | 1,585 | -739 | -31.8% |
| 1870 | 2,324 | 724 | 45.25% |
| 1860 | 1,600 | 1,312 | 455.56% |
| 1850 | 288 | -6,546 | -95.79% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,735 | 70.48% |
| Two or more races | 1,337 | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 447 | 6.65% |
| Other race | 166 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,235 | 2.94 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 894 | 3.82 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 803 | 1.2 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 414 | 4.26 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Male | 124 | 3.44 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
3.88
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 487 | 10.36% |
| Associates Degree | 299 | 6.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 384 | 8.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 143 | 3.04% |
| High School Graduate | 2,057 | 43.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 273 | 5.8% |
| Some College | 1,060 | 22.54% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,257 | 1,846 | 104 |
| White | 2,086 | 1,790 | 399 |
| 2+ Races | 778 | 649 | 52 |
| Black | 276 | 227 | 16 |
| Other Race | 139 | 102 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 10 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 58.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,625 | $58,333 | $46,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $50,625 |
| High School Graduate | $32,598 | $43,500 | $23,924 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,474 | $31,193 | $16,750 |
| Overall | $34,315 | $45,400 | $29,625 |
| Some College | $38,141 | $45,923 | $34,189 |
$34,315
Average Earnings
$45,400
Average Male
$29,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.95% of Refugio County, Texas residents speak only English, while 29.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,464 | 647 | 18.68% |
| Multiple | 1,332 | 281 | 21.1% |
| White | 2,598 | 240 | 9.24% |
| Black | 401 | 181 | 45.14% |
| Other | 166 | 40 | 24.1% |
16.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.26%
Male Poverty Rate
22.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Refugio County, Texas is Black, with 45.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Refugio County, Texas is White, with 9.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.33% |
| High School | 14.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.73% |
| Some College | 6.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.99% |
| Female Employed | 13.89% |
| Male Employed | 4.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,807 | $71,906 |
| Households | $54,304 | $67,596 |
| Married Families | $81,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,135 | $58,940 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
441
Number of Veterans
432
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 226 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 75+ | 133 |
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 7.66% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 7% |
| Black | 72 | 21.3% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 5.09% |
| Other Race | 32 | 21.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
86.01%
Born in Refugio County, Texas
97.53%
Native Born
2.47%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
1.76%
Naturalized
97.53% of Refugio County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 86.01% having been born in Texas. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.