Runnels County's estimated 2026 population is 9,628 with a growth rate of -0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Runnels County is the 167th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 10,510 and has seen a growth of -8.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 42.3 years
There are 7,557 adults, (2,113 of whom are seniors) in Runnels County.
Female: 4,863 (49.3%)
Male: 5,011 (50.7%)
The racial composition of Runnels County includes 64.41% White, 6.43% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,360 | 64.41% |
| Two or more races | 2,555 | 25.88% |
| Other race | 635 | 6.43% |
| Black or African American | 290 | 2.94% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.11% |
Runnels County's average per capita income is $39,383. Household income levels show a median of $62,632. The poverty rate stands at 10.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,132 | - |
| Families | $70,110 | $94,154 |
| Households | $62,632 | $79,078 |
| Non Families | $36,164 | $44,222 |
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