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Miles, TX
City in Runnels County, Texas.
Population
1,030
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
605
ZIP codes
0
Miles and its ZIP codes
Miles at a glance
- Miles is about 5.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,000, 6% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,800 (28% below Texas) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Miles, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Miles, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,000
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (579), German Americans (221), Irish Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Runnels County. PPP loans are for Miles.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,054
3,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,795
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.4M
FY 2026, $7,415 per person
How people get to work
Miles, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled28.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Miles, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 31°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Miles, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities near Miles
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| BallingerCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Paint RockTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| San AngeloCity | 20 mi | 60.1 |
| BronteTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Grape CreekCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 15.7 |
| CarlsbadCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| Robert LeeCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| WintersCity | 28 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Miles, TX in?
- Miles is in Runnels County, Texas.
- What is the population of Miles, TX?
- About 1,030 people live in Miles, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Miles?
- Nearby places include Rowena (8.8 mi), Ballinger (17 mi), Paint Rock (17 mi), San Angelo (20 mi), Bronte (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023