City

Refugio, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Refugio County  ·  Texas

👥3,376Population
💰$57,522Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$92,000Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.1%Hispanic: 51%Black: 11.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White35.1%
Hispanic51.0%
Black11.5%
Asian0.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty24.5% ▲ 145% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.5%)
HS Graduate740 (39.3%)
Some College263 (14%)
Associates448 (23.8%)
Bachelors143 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree261 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,522 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$92,000 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units1,563
Vacant Units418

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
53%
About Refugio, TX

Refugio is a city in Texas, located in Refugio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,376 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Refugio is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,522 is below the national average. Approximately 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Refugio is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $759 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Refugio is less-educated. 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.95%).

Refugio, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Refugio
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78377 3,376 $57,522 $92,000 $759 2.2% 21.4% 68.2%