Runge is a town located in Karnes County Texas. Runge has a 2024 population of 961. Runge is currently growing at a rate of 1.59% annually and its population has increased by 6.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 900 in 2020.
The average household income in Runge is $44,149 with a poverty rate of 42.81%. The median age in Runge is 22.8 years: 27.7 years for males, and 20.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Runge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 565 | 47.24% |
| Two or more races | 328 | 27.42% |
| Other race | 211 | 17.64% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 7.69% |
| 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 | 529 | 2.26 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Female | 263 | 2.32 | 10.6 | 89.4 |
| Non Family | 167 | 0 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 99 | 4.22 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
45.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 13.47% |
| Associates Degree | 21 | 3.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 121 | 20.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 207 | 34.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 17.51% |
| Some College | 61 | 10.27% |
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 | 403 | 230 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 215 | 95 | 13 |
| White | 135 | 124 | 45 |
| Other Race | 91 | 91 | 7 |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 56 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $38,951 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,596 | $60,735 | $41,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,080 | $36,477 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,640 | $56,250 | $39,732 |
| Some College | $79,464 | $0 | $0 |
$40,640
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$39,732
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.15% of Runge residents speak only English, while 38.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 879 | 412 | 46.87% |
| Multiple | 328 | 110 | 33.54% |
| White | 225 | 100 | 44.44% |
| Other | 211 | 85 | 40.28% |
42.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.71%
Male Poverty Rate
55.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Runge is Hispanic, with 46.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Runge is Multiple, with 33.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.37% |
| Some College | 20.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 37.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,115 | $46,051 |
| Households | $35,313 | $44,149 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,813 | $40,026 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 25 | 11.21% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 4.41% |
| White | 7 | 1.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
85.95%
Born in Runge
98.58%
Native Born
1.42%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
98.58% of Runge residents were born in the United States, with 85.95% having been born in Texas. 0% 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 | 1,038 | 16 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 1,022 | 15 | 1.49% |
| 2027 | 1,007 | 15 | 1.51% |
| 2026 | 992 | 16 | 1.64% |
| 2025 | 976 | 15 | 1.56% |
| 2024 | 961 | 15 | 1.59% |
| 2023 | 946 | 17 | 1.83% |
| 2022 | 929 | 19 | 2.09% |
| 2021 | 910 | 10 | 1.11% |
| 2020 | 900 | -241 | -21.12% |
| 2019 | 1,141 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 1,134 | 16 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1,118 | 9 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 1,109 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1,098 | 10 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 1,088 | 12 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 1,076 | 15 | 1.41% |
| 2012 | 1,061 | 25 | 2.41% |
| 2011 | 1,036 | 7 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 1,029 | 0 | 0% |