Runnels County's estimated 2026 population is 9,435 with a growth rate of -1.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Runnels County is the 170th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 10,510 and has seen a growth of -10.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Runnels County includes 69.66% White, 5.97% other race, 3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
White (69.66%)
Two or more races (20.99%)
Other race (5.97%)
Black or African American (3%)
Native American (0.38%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,882 | 69.66% |
| Two or more races | 2,074 | 20.99% |
| Other race | 590 | 5.97% |
| Black or African American | 296 | 3% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.38% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Runnels County's average per capita income is $38,951. Household income levels show a median of $63,490. The poverty rate stands at 10.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,375 | - |
| Families | $70,641 | $92,799 |
| Households | $63,490 | $78,798 |
| Non Families | $34,884 | $45,274 |
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