Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 30.0% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 83 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,348 (36.1%) |
| Some College | 1,050 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 1,084 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 597 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,342 (20.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,499 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $114,798 ▼ 59% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $839/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,191 |
| Vacant Units | 1,144 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Runnels County is located in Texas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,571 residents. With a median age of 41.85, it is a middle-aged county.
Runnels County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,499 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Runnels County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $114,798 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $839. Homeownership rates are high at 75.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Runnels County are majority White (60.52%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Runnels County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76821 | Ballinger | 4,572 | $65,250 | $104,200 | $940 | 6.8% | 31.5% |
| 76861 | Miles | 2,145 | $86,125 | $186,100 | $825 | 1.8% | 36.9% |
| 76865 | Norton | 237 | $57,109 | $107,000 | — | 0.0% | 8.3% |
| 76875 | Rowena | 498 | $57,361 | $150,000 | $536 | 0.0% | 29.3% |
| 79566 | Wingate | 195 | $112,891 | — | — | 0.0% | 18.4% |
| 79567 | Winters | 2,924 | $49,663 | $73,700 | $743 | 2.8% | 25.1% |