Refugio is a town located in Refugio County Texas. Refugio has a 2024 population of 2,770. It is also the county seat of Refugio County. Refugio is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 1.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,716 in 2020.
The average household income in Refugio is $68,932 with a poverty rate of 30.69%. The median age in Refugio is 34.3 years: 40.7 years for males, and 34.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Refugio was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,628 | 59.68% |
| Two or more races | 632 | 23.17% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 13.09% |
| Other race | 81 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 794 | 3.31 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Married | 267 | 4.03 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 243 | 1.26 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 235 | 4.48 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Male | 49 | 3.98 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
4.16
Average Family Size
3.31
Average Household Size
54.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 8.96% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 92 | 5.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 2.49% |
| High School Graduate | 745 | 44.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 6.53% |
| Some College | 414 | 24.57% |
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 | 879 | 713 | 41 |
| White | 516 | 470 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 223 | 22 |
| Black | 238 | 189 | 13 |
| Other Race | 66 | 61 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 10 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,625 | $0 | $56,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $56,125 |
| High School Graduate | $22,661 | $0 | $18,902 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,408 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,957 | $34,688 | $24,347 |
| Some College | $33,958 | $42,417 | $28,675 |
$26,957
Average Earnings
$34,688
Average Male
$24,347
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.34% of Refugio residents speak only English, while 28.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,554 | 591 | 38.03% |
| Multiple | 627 | 270 | 43.06% |
| Black | 311 | 181 | 58.2% |
| Other | 81 | 37 | 45.68% |
| White | 685 | 32 | 4.67% |
30.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.65%
Male Poverty Rate
40.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Refugio is Black, with 58.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Refugio is White, with 4.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.46% |
| Some College | 5.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 28.23% |
| Male Employed | 11.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,338 | $56,884 |
| Households | $46,458 | $68,932 |
| Married Families | $88,080 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,719 | $93,420 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
177
Number of Veterans
168
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83 | 8.43% |
| White | 77 | 6.54% |
| Black | 58 | 20.42% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 8.79% |
| Other Race | 15 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
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
87.02%
Born in Refugio
97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born
1.32%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
97.4% of Refugio residents were born in the United States, with 87.02% having been born in Texas. 1.32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,838 | 13 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 2,825 | 14 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 2,811 | 14 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 2,797 | 13 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 2,784 | 14 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 2,770 | 13 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 2,757 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 2,754 | -19 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 2,773 | 57 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 2,716 | 45 | 1.68% |
| 2019 | 2,671 | -56 | -2.05% |
| 2018 | 2,727 | -88 | -3.13% |
| 2017 | 2,815 | -42 | -1.47% |
| 2016 | 2,857 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 2,871 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,874 | 31 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 2,843 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 2,834 | -27 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 2,861 | -26 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 2,887 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,941 | -217 | -6.87% |
| 1990 | 3,158 | -740 | -18.98% |
| 1980 | 3,898 | -442 | -10.18% |
| 1970 | 4,340 | -604 | -12.22% |
| 1960 | 4,944 | 278 | 5.96% |
| 1950 | 4,666 | 589 | 14.45% |
| 1940 | 4,077 | 1,239 | 43.66% |