Refugio, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Refugio

Old Airport Road Colonia / Old Houston Highway Colonia

Holiday Beach / Spanish Village

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Refugio

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.1%

Households with Children

35.0%

School Enrollment K-12

385

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 21.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.7%
Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.7%
High School / GED: 35.0%
Some College or Associate's: 33.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.0%
Single Parents: 23.0%
Couples & Adults: 38.9%
Living Alone: 26.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 61.3%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 12.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 91.6%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.9%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 80.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 19.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 88.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 7.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 71.1%
Spanish: 28.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.1%
High School (9-12): 8.8%
College / Graduate: 0.8%
Not Enrolled: 74.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources