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Road Runner, TX
Town in Cooke County, Texas.
Population
1,021
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,710
ZIP codes
0
Road Runner and its ZIP codes
Road Runner at a glance
- Road Runner is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,224, 45% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- Median rent is $793 a month.
Housing and community stats
Road Runner, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,224
Poverty rate
37.3%
Median rent
$793/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
1.2%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
37.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (659), Salvadoran Americans (26), Irish Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cooke County. PPP loans are for Road Runner.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,739
16,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,928
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$289M
FY 2026, $6,939 per person
How people get to work
Road Runner, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 37.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Road Runner, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
753
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
161
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 33°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Road Runner, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.9%
U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts
Cities near Road Runner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Valley ViewCity | 4.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Lake KiowaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3 |
| TiogaTown | 9.1 mi | 2 |
| SangerCity | 9.1 mi | 11.8 |
| CollinsvilleTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| GainesvilleCity | 12 mi | 19.3 |
| LindsayCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| KrugervilleCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| CallisburgCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| WhitesboroCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| GunterCity | 16 mi | 19.4 |
| MyraCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| DentonCity | 17 mi | 96.9 |
| KrumCity | 17 mi | 3 |
| Pilot PointCity | 17 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Road Runner, TX in?
- Road Runner is in Cooke County, Texas.
- What is the population of Road Runner, TX?
- About 1,021 people live in Road Runner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Road Runner?
- Nearby places include Valley View (4.4 mi), Lake Kiowa (7.4 mi), Tioga (9.1 mi), Sanger (9.1 mi), Collinsville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023