Refugio County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Refugio County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,693. It is the 190th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Refugio County is 43.9 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Refugio County is $58,016. This is 24% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $94,400. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Refugio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% 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 Refugio County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 50.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.7%.