Runnels County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. 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%.