Refugio County's estimated 2026 population is 6,594 with a growth rate of -0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Refugio County is the 187th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 7,376 and has seen a growth of -10.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 41.4 years
There are 5,250 adults, (1,511 of whom are seniors) in Refugio County.
Female: 3,415 (50.9%)
Male: 3,292 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Refugio County includes 56.64% White, 7.16% Black or African American, 5.8% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,799 | 56.64% |
| Two or more races | 2,020 | 30.12% |
| Black or African American | 480 | 7.16% |
| Other race | 389 | 5.8% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.28% |
Refugio County's average per capita income is $39,944. Household income levels show a median of $60,181. The poverty rate stands at 14.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,750 | - |
| Families | $75,259 | $81,099 |
| Households | $60,181 | $68,904 |
| Non Families | $29,450 | $43,448 |
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