Refugio County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Refugio County, Texas has a population of 6,707, the 190th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $60,181 and the median home value is $99,000. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Refugio County Quick Facts

Population 6,707

Median Household Income $60,18190% MOE ±$5,864

Median Home Value $99,00090% MOE ±$14,550

Poverty Rate 14.6%90% MOE ±4.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Median Age 42.4 years90% MOE ±1.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.0%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.8%

Cities/Places 5

Population 6,707 190th of 254

Median Income $60,181 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.6%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Refugio 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	7,145	6,707	-6.1%
Median household income	$61,629	$60,181	No clear change (-2.3%)
Median home value¹	$105,349	$99,000	No clear change (-6.0%)
Median gross rent	$793	$795	No clear change (+0.3%)

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

Median Household Income

Refugio

$60,181

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Refugio

$99,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.9%

$25K-$50K 15.3%

$50K-$100K 36.3%

$100K+ 22.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.9%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

10.1%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

0.4%

$45K-$50K

2.0%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

7.9%

$75K-$100K

19.8%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

3.0%

$200K+

2.3%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

52.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $795/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

22.7%

35-54

19.4%

55-74

26.6%

75+

9.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Refugio County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Refugio	2,766	$48,750	25.3%	$94,800
Woodsboro	1,464	$81,914	4.3%	$112,500
Tivoli	433	$74,250	3.7%	$46,900
Bayside	412	$51,250	10.4%	$172,300
Austwell	149	$30,000	12.1%	$98,800

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Population Overview

Refugio County is located in Texas with a total population of 6,707. It is the 190th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Refugio County is 42.4 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Refugio County is $60,181. This is 23% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $99,000. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Refugio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% 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 50.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.6%.

Education

14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Refugio 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 Refugio County, Texas?

Refugio County has a population of 6,707, making it the 190th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Refugio County?

The median household income in Refugio County is $60,181 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Refugio County, Texas?

Refugio County contains 5 Census-designated places.