Population 6,707 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Refugio County
Household size in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Refugio County average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Household size has climbed from 2.42 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Refugio County is 43.3 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 42.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Refugio County (14.1%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Refugio County
Renters in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Refugio County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (66.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.0% of the housing in Refugio County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Refugio County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $584 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $650 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $656 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $973 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$389 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Refugio County pays $973 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $389 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Refugio County
Bachelor's degrees in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Refugio County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Refugio County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Texas counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.3% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.5% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Refugio County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Refugio County
| Period | Refugio County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Refugio County than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Refugio County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio County | 2.69 | 43.3 | 14.1% | 23.0% | 24.0% | 1974 | $973 | 13.8% | 83.5% | 4.5% |
| Aransas County | 2.11 | 46.4 | 11.5% | 23.2% | 17.4% | 2001 | $1,143 | 29.3% | 91.8% | 3.3% |
| San Patricio County | 2.80 | 36.4 | 13.9% | 33.1% | 15.2% | 1984 | $1,399 | 17.8% | 84.4% | 4.6% |
| Goliad County | 2.64 | 45.5 | 5.1% | 13.2% | 21.1% | 1987 | $775 | 21.5% | 88.2% | 5.1% |
| Bee County | 2.83 | 35.0 | 13.2% | 29.2% | 17.5% | 1979 | $1,084 | 14.6% | 82.8% | 4.7% |
| Victoria County | 2.65 | 37.8 | 13.5% | 34.7% | 12.1% | 1983 | $1,161 | 19.4% | 84.8% | 4.6% |
| Nueces County | 2.71 | 38.0 | 14.1% | 40.3% | 13.0% | 1983 | $1,392 | 24.7% | 85.8% | 4.9% |
| Calhoun County | 2.30 | 40.8 | 12.5% | 22.7% | 16.7% | 1980 | $931 | 20.4% | 85.3% | 7.3% |
| Live Oak County | 2.32 | 42.0 | 9.2% | 28.7% | 25.3% | 1990 | $949 | 15.6% | 79.9% | 5.0% |
| Karnes County | 2.44 | 38.5 | 15.0% | 37.6% | 20.0% | 1989 | $980 | 14.1% | 78.4% | 3.1% |
| DeWitt County | 2.68 | 41.6 | 10.2% | 26.1% | 23.5% | 1979 | $864 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Refugio County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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