Runnels County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Runnels County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Runnels County, Texas has a population of 9,880, the 163rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $63,490 and the median home value is $103,700. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Runnels County Quick Facts

Population 9,880

Median Household Income $63,490

Median Home Value $103,700

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 41.8 years

Homeownership Rate 74.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%

High School Graduation 86.2%

Cities/Places 5

Population 9,880 163rd of 254

Median Income $63,490 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment 4.3%

Median Household Income

Runnels

$63,490

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Runnels

$103,700

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.1%

$25K-$50K 18.1%

$50K-$100K 36.6%

$100K+ 26.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

5.6%

$15K-$20K

5.6%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

9.5%

$60K-$75K

15.8%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

5.4%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

61.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

24.6%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Runnels County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ballinger	3,599	$61,250	10.1%	$109,000
Winters	2,202	$46,063	16.3%	$55,800
Miles	1,170	$77,917	8.6%	$170,600
Rowena	231	$56,979	3.5%	$136,600
Wingate	25	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Runnels County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,880. It is the 163rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Runnels County is 41.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Runnels County is $63,490. This is 17% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $103,700. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Runnels County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Runnels County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.5% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Runnels County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Runnels County, Texas?

Runnels County has a population of 9,880, making it the 163rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Runnels County?

The median household income in Runnels County is $63,490 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Runnels County, Texas?

Runnels County contains 5 Census-designated places.