Real County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Real County, Texas has a population of 2,802, the 226th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $39,605 and the median home value is $112,500. The poverty rate is 17.9%.

Real County Quick Facts

Population 2,802

Median Household Income $39,60590% MOE ±$34,535

Median Home Value $112,50090% MOE ±$67,451

Poverty Rate 17.9%90% MOE ±9.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Median Age 59.5 years90% MOE ±5.4 years

Homeownership Rate 78.1%90% MOE ±10.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%90% MOE ±8.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.0%

Cities/Places 2

Population 2,802 226th of 254

Median Income $39,605 50% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.9%

Unemployment 0.0%

How Real County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	3,408	2,802	-17.8%
Median household income	$44,136	$39,605	No clear change (-10.3%)
Median home value¹	$139,316	$112,500	No clear change (-19.2%)
Median gross rent	$914	$1,188	No clear change (+29.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Real

$39,605

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Real

$112,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 34.7%

$25K-$50K 17.7%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 18.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.3%

$10K-$15K

9.5%

$15K-$20K

12.6%

$20K-$25K

12.3%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

11.1%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

3.2%

$60K-$75K

12.8%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

4.0%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

32.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.1%

Renter 21.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,188/mo 36.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

10.0%

35-54

10.9%

55-74

39.4%

75+

15.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Real County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Camp Wood	939	N/A	16.5%	$77,500
Leakey	721	N/A	24.1%	$95,600

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Population Overview

Real County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,802. It is the 226th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Real County is 59.5 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 15.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Real County is $39,605. This is 50% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Real County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Real County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Real County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.9%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Real County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Real County, Texas?

Real County has a population of 2,802, making it the 226th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Real County?

The median household income in Real County is $39,605 with a poverty rate of 17.9%.

How many cities are in Real County, Texas?

Real County contains 2 Census-designated places.