2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,693
Refugio County is a small rural county in Texas with a population of 6,693. The median household income is $58,016, 11% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.3%, median home value is $94,400, and 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 43% below the national average.
Population
6,693
2023 estimate
Rank #2761 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,016
Household
Rank #2110 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$94,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #3009 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2902 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
25.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% below Texas avg·11% below national avg
Poverty Rate
16% below Texas avg·15% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below Texas avg·9% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,972
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
45% below Texas avg·55% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
13% below Texas avg·9% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Texas avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above Texas avg·9% above national avg
Housing Units
3,328
Households
2,372
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,189
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
36% below Texas avg·43% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Texas avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
21.0%
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