Refugio, TX Demographics

The total population of Refugio is estimated to be 2,728 with 1,284 males (47.07%) and 1,444 females (52.93%). There are 160 more females than males in Refugio.
The median household income in Refugio was $55,291 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 3,226(5.51%) from $58,517 in 2020. This income is 74.11% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Refugio sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $61,589. Overall, the median household income for the town of Refugio stands at $55,291.
In Refugio, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $25,165 for males and $17,660 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $54,154 for males and $28,554 for females.
In Refugio, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, Some Other Race households report a median household income of $71,949, followed by White households at $60,351, and Two or More Races households with a median household income of $44,503.
In 2022, the population of Refugio was 2,754, a 0.76% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Refugio's population was 2,775, an increase of 2.21% compared to a population of 2,715 in 2020.
The median age in Refugio, TX is 34.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 24.93% were under the age of 15, 20.02% aged 15 to 29, 36.85% aged 30 to 64, 16.10% aged 65 to 84, and 2.11% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Refugio population: 62.28% are White, 15.37% are Black or African American, 0.40% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.11% are Asian, 5.41% are some other race and 16.42% are multiracial.