Runaway Bay, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Runaway Bay is a small community located in Texas, within Wise County. The total population is 1,717. It ranks as the 797th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Runaway Bay is 54.3 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 12.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.9% 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 Runaway Bay is $96,875. This is 23% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 20% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $307,600. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Runaway Bay has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Runaway Bay, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.