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Refugio, TX
Town in Refugio County, Texas.
Population
2,766
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,758
ZIP codes
0
Refugio and its ZIP codes
Refugio at a glance
- Refugio is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,750, 38% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,800 (67% below Texas) and median rent is $747 a month.
Local data for Refugio, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Refugio, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
25.3%
Median home value
$94,800
Median rent
$747/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,553), German Americans (136), Irish Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Refugio County. PPP loans are for Refugio.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,844
2,158 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,471
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.4M
FY 2026, $8,663 per person
How people get to work
Refugio, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Refugio, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
300
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
101
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 45°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Refugio, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.8%
U.S. 11.1% +15.7 pts
Cities near Refugio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodsboroTown | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| BaysideTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Holiday BeachCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| FultonTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| TradewindsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| St. PaulCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| SintonCity | 23 mi | 5.1 |
| RockportCity | 24 mi | 16.5 |
| Rancho ChicoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| TaftCity | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| La Paloma AdditionCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| Taft SouthwestCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| Loma LindaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| Del SolCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| TivoliCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Refugio, TX in?
- Refugio is in Refugio County, Texas.
- What is the population of Refugio, TX?
- About 2,766 people live in Refugio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Refugio?
- Nearby places include Woodsboro (5.8 mi), Bayside (15 mi), Holiday Beach (19 mi), Lamar (21 mi), Fulton (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023