Runnels County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Runnels County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Runnels County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Runnels County, Texas. The estimated population of Runnels County, Texas is 9,887 people, with a median age of 40.5.

We can look at the total population in Runnels County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,887
 -3.82% -3.69%
2020
10,280
+0.03%
-
2019
10,277
 -0.32% -
2018
10,310
+0.43%
-
2017
10,266
 - -

Population of Runnels County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
60.3%
62.3%
 -3.21%
Black/African American
2.7%
1.3%
 +107.69%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
35.1%
33.8%
 +3.85%
Asian
0.1%
1.1%
 -90.91%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.1%
 +63.64%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Runnels County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.5 +0.25% 39.8 +2.58% 40.8 -4%
2020 40.4 -0.98% 38.8 +0.78% 42.5 -5.35%
2019 40.8 0% 38.5 -2.78% 44.9 +3.94%
2018 40.8 -0.73% 39.6 -1.98% 43.2 -0.23%
2017 41.1 - 40.4 - 43.3 -

The median age of Runnels County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 615 +19.89% 667 -2.17% 744 616
10 to 19 613 -18% 687 +9.55% 481 745
20 to 29 653 -3.8% 535 -21.48% 625 425
30 to 39 603 +4.37% 526 +8.67% 624 573
40 to 49 527 1.76% 629 -3.58% 526 604
50 to 59 687 -18.69% 708 -7.96% 567 651
60 to 69 712 +2.54% 602 -2.44% 729 587
70+ 640 -0.86% 862 -12.1% 631 759

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Runnels County, Texas is $52,103.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Runnels County.

  • Under 25
    $59,219.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,776.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,417.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,333.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Runnels County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Runnels County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Runnels County, Texas is currently $68,815.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.91% of households in Runnels County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Runnels County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Runnels County is $27,519.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Runnels County by the total population of Runnels County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Runnels County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Runnels County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.40%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.00%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Runnels County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Runnels County over the age of 16 is 7,677.

Of those people, a total of 59.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Runnels County is 58.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 376 9.00% 52.90%
20 to 24 years 475 83.60% 5.00%
25 to 29 years 575 76.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 573 87.60% 0.20%
35 to 44 years 1,102 89.70% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 1,209 83.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 661 72.50% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 659 65.40% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 1,146 18.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 901 8.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Runnels County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,587 59.40% 1.80%
Black or African American 230 41.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 62 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 44.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 196 65.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 593 62.90% 4.80%
Hispanic or Latino 2,448 64.10% 1.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,878 57.90% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Runnels County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Runnels County is 4,475, with median earnings of $34,101.00.

Women in Runnels County, Texas earning approximately 72.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,475 $34,101.00
Male 2,518 $38,874.00
Female 1,957 $28,313.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 491 $39,493.00
Business and Financial 76 $53,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $83,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $158,056.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $45,625.00
Legal 21 $27,031.00
Educational and Library 499 $34,523.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 271 $52,292.00
Healthcare Support 84 $21,210.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $51,042.00
Law Enforcement 15 $43,942.00
Food Preparation and Serving 347 $20,662.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 76 $13,500.00
Sales 405 $28,869.00
Office and Administrative Support 486 $31,212.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 134 $14,643.00
Construction and Extraction 424 $38,345.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 133 $50,764.00
Production 296 $32,258.00
Transportation and Material Moving 152 $43,846.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 406 $39,730.00 85 $34,676.00
Business and Financial 44 $98,750.00 32 $37,308.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $83,500.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $0.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $46,406.00 23 $41,458.00
Legal 20 $26,875.00 1 $0.00
Educational and Library 95 $59,698.00 404 $33,462.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $81,964.00 236 $49,881.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 84 $21,210.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $51,667.00 39 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $43,942.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 148 $24,075.00 199 $13,850.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 83 $35,282.00 73 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 73 $13,250.00
Sales 223 $51,146.00 182 $23,091.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $26,553.00 443 $32,159.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 126 $14,643.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 424 $38,345.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $50,556.00 3 $0.00
Production 274 $35,500.00 22 $30,667.00
Transportation and Material Moving 146 $44,423.00 6 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,746 households in Runnels County, with an average household size of 2.59 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,497 families in Runnels County with an average family size of 3.15 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,883 174 440 1,249
Average Household Size 3.08 4.12 3.65 1.27
Total Families 1,883 174 440 0
Average Household Size 3.07 3.85 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 2,497 families in Runnels County, 11.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Runnels County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,024 housing units in Runnels County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,746 74.56%
Vacant 1,278 25.44%

15.82% of the total 5,024 housing units in Runnels County are rental units. This is approximately 795 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,850 are occupied by the owner - or 56.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Runnels County is $832.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Runnels County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    101
  • Less than $500
    133
  • $500 to $999
    479
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    183
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Runnels County is $85,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Runnels County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    770
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    829
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    547
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    278
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    287
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    78
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    58
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Runnels County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Runnels County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    846
  • 1940 to 1949
    744
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,016
  • 1960 to 1969
    660
  • 1970 to 1979
    644
  • 1980 to 1989
    404
  • 1990 to 1999
    313
  • 2000 to 2009
    297
  • 2010 to 2013
    100
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Runnels County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    88
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,179
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,680
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    799

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Runnels County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Runnels County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Runnels County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    304
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    904
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    579
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    383
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    601
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    139
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    353
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    136
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    250
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    365
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    227
  • 90 or more minutes
    121

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Runnels County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Runnels County, Texas

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