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Refugio

County:
Refugio County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.573
State:
Texas

Refugio is a town located in Refugio County, Texas. Refugio has a 2025 population of 2,806 . It is also the county seat of Refugio County . Refugio is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,713 in 2020.

The average household income in Refugio is $59,994 with a poverty rate of 30.08%. The median age in Refugio is 38.4 years: 34.4 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.5 males.

2.8K
Total Population
1,784
Density (mi²)
18 0.65%
Growth

Refugio Population

Refugio Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Refugio includes 46.02% White, 15.28% Black or African American, 8.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (46.02%)

Two or more races (29.75%)

Black or African American (15.28%)

Other race (8.02%)

Asian (0.55%)

Native American (0.37%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,25646.02%
Two or more races81229.75%
Black or African American41715.28%
Other race2198.02%
Asian150.55%
Native American100.37%

Refugio Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Refugio's average per capita income is $31,660. Household income levels show a median of $56,193. The poverty rate stands at 30.08%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$94,740-
Families$65,855$64,717
Households$56,193$59,994
Non Families-$46,908

$31,660

Average Income

$56,193

Median Household Income

30.08%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)