Population 9,874 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Runnels County
Household size in Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Runnels County average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Texas as a whole, where it has 2.83 people. Household size has crept up from 2.52 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 Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Runnels County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 45.4, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the center.
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 Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Runnels County as they are nationally: 12.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Runnels County
Renters in Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Runnels County rent their homes (25.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 68.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. The renter share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Runnels County: 23.3% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Runnels County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Few Texas counties have older homes: only eight of 254.
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 Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $468 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $566 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $693 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $908 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$440 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Runnels County costs $908 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $440 a month since 2006–10, up 94%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the north.
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 Runnels County
Bachelor's degrees in Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Runnels County: 19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Runnels County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Texas. The share with a diploma has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, 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 Runnels County
| Period | Runnels County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Runnels County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Runnels 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runnels County | 2.58 | 42.4 | 12.3% | 25.0% | 23.3% | 1961 | $908 | 19.2% | 86.7% | 4.9% |
| Coleman County | 2.42 | 49.0 | 9.9% | 22.8% | 29.7% | 1969 | $715 | 19.1% | 88.0% | 7.2% |
| Sterling County | 3.59 | 32.1 | 12.8% | 22.3% | 23.9% | 1983 | $952 | 24.5% | 84.0% | 2.1% |
| Brown County | 2.48 | 42.8 | 11.6% | 31.7% | 19.7% | 1977 | $939 | 20.3% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| Glasscock County | 2.31 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 31.5% | 9.9% | 1979 | $642 | 28.7% | 88.4% | 1.0% |
| Hamilton County | 2.59 | 44.8 | 6.6% | 21.3% | 27.4% | 1966 | $896 | 27.2% | 89.3% | 6.4% |
| Ector County | 2.64 | 32.4 | 17.4% | 35.3% | 7.6% | 1987 | $1,233 | 18.3% | 78.3% | 5.6% |
| Bosque County | 2.46 | 47.4 | 7.9% | 24.2% | 19.1% | 1980 | $979 | 20.0% | 87.6% | 3.8% |
| Winkler County | 2.71 | 38.0 | 14.1% | 14.0% | 14.3% | 1969 | $895 | 10.3% | 73.5% | 3.7% |
| Loving County | 1.22 | 86.2 | 11.6% | 88.9% | 18.2% | 1938 | $1,403 | 33.8% | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Freestone County | 2.65 | 41.9 | 10.7% | 24.6% | 20.7% | 1989 | $866 | 17.4% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
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 Runnels 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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