Refugio County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Refugio County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48391
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 391
Geography
- Land Area
- 770.48 sq mi
- Water Area
- 47.76 sq mi
- Total Area
- 818.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 28.322116
- Longitude
- -97.162472
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,630
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,175
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,324 | 50.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,301 | 49.8% |
| White | 2,772 | 41.8% |
| Black | 414 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,797 | 54.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,379 | 46.0% |
| White | 2,318 | 44.8% |
| Black | 427 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,707
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,199
- Poverty Rate
- 14.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 958
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,799 | 56.6% |
| Black | 480 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,560
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,568 | 34.4% |
| Republican | 2,082 | 45.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 910 | 20.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,202 | 48.3% |
| Female | 2,356 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,356 | 51.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,916 | 42.0% |
| Black | 45 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,276
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,399 | 59.4% |
| Hispanic | 728 | 38.0% |
| Black | 16 | 35.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 55.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,070 | 48.6% |
| Female | 1,206 | 51.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,471 (30.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 679 (13.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,359
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $102,683
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $924
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 88.0%
- Work From Home
- 2.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.