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Refugio County, TX
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Refugio County, Texas.
Population
6,707
Land area
770sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Refugio County
Refugio County at a glance
- Refugio County is 92% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,181 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,000 (65% below Texas) and median rent is $795 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Refugio (2,766), Woodsboro (1,464) and Tivoli (433).
Local data for Refugio County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Refugio County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,181
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$99,000
Median rent
$795/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,203), German Americans (814), Irish Americans (437).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 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
PPP loans
$15.4M
156 loans, 1,848 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9,084
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Refugio County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Refugio County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
300
Most often 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Refugio County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.3%
U.S. 11.1% +13.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Refugio County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Refugio County, TX?
- Refugio is the largest city or town in Refugio County, with about 2,766 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Refugio County?
- Refugio County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77990, 78340, 78377, 78393.
- What is the population of Refugio County, TX?
- About 6,707 people live in Refugio County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Refugio County?
- Refugio County borders Victoria County, San Patricio County, Bee County, Aransas County, Calhoun County, Goliad County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023