Refugio County's estimated 2026 population is 6,795 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Refugio County is the 188th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 7,376 and has seen a growth of -7.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Refugio County includes 61.9% White, 7.37% Black or African American, 4.99% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (61.9%)
Two or more races (25.35%)
Black or African American (7.37%)
Other race (4.99%)
Asian (0.22%)
Native American (0.16%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,143 | 61.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,697 | 25.35% |
| Black or African American | 493 | 7.37% |
| Other race | 334 | 4.99% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Refugio County's average per capita income is $36,799. Household income levels show a median of $58,016. The poverty rate stands at 17.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,453 | - |
| Families | $67,316 | $79,745 |
| Households | $58,016 | $67,832 |
| Non Families | $34,188 | $45,413 |
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