El Refugio is a CDP located in Starr County Texas. El Refugio has a 2024 population of 805. El Refugio is currently growing at a rate of 4.41% annually and its population has increased by 57.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 512 in 2020.
The average household income in El Refugio is $46,397 with a poverty rate of 45.73%. The median age in El Refugio is 22.1 years: 25.2 years for males, and 21.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of El Refugio was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 374 | 50.75% |
| Two or more races | 354 | 48.03% |
| Other race | 9 | 1.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 189 | 3.9 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Married | 92 | 5.92 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 59 | 2.49 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 38 | 1.18 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.58
Average Family Size
3.9
Average Household Size
55.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 9.01% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 22.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 6.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 2.1% |
| High School Graduate | 101 | 30.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 18.32% |
| Some College | 39 | 11.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 333 | 242 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 141 | 141 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,792 | $0 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,636 | $0 | $38,598 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,773 | $21,250 | $38,977 |
| Some College | $21,680 | $22,188 | $0 |
$22,773
Average Earnings
$21,250
Average Male
$38,977
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.58% of El Refugio residents speak only English, while 84.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 84.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 737 | 337 | 45.73% |
| Multiple | 354 | 227 | 64.12% |
45.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
54.28%
Male Poverty Rate
39.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in El Refugio is Multiple, with 64.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in El Refugio is Hispanic, with 45.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 28.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 61.95% |
| High School | 29.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 46.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 25.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,942 | $51,322 |
| Households | $44,650 | $46,397 |
| Married Families | $47,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,125 | $26,824 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
29.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
9
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.35%
Born in El Refugio
85.35%
Native Born
14.65%
Foreign Born
11.94%
Non Citizen
2.71%
Naturalized
85.35% of El Refugio residents were born in the United States, with 85.35% having been born in Texas. 11.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 805 | 34 | 4.41% |
| 2023 | 771 | 34 | 4.61% |
| 2022 | 737 | -20 | -2.64% |
| 2021 | 757 | 245 | 47.85% |
| 2020 | 512 | 51 | 11.06% |
| 2019 | 461 | 89 | 23.92% |
| 2018 | 372 | 199 | 115.03% |
| 2017 | 173 | -39 | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 212 | -165 | -43.77% |
| 2015 | 377 | -58 | -13.33% |
| 2014 | 435 | 170 | 64.15% |
| 2013 | 265 | 7 | 2.71% |
| 2012 | 258 | 21 | 8.86% |
| 2011 | 237 | -94 | -28.4% |
| 2010 | 331 | 0 | 0% |