Runnels County, TX

County

Cities in Runnels County

Neighborhoods in Runnels County

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

Demographics of Runnels

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.2%

Households with Children

28.4%

School Enrollment K-12

1,145

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 21.4%

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: 12.8%
High School / GED: 38.7%
Some College or Associate's: 29.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.1%

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: 17.4%
Single Parents: 11.0%
Couples & Adults: 39.2%
Living Alone: 32.4%

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: 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 34.9%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 2.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
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: 89.3%
Puerto Rican: 0.6%
Cuban: 0.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.8%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%

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: 51.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 49.0%

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: 83.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

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: 77.4%
Spanish: 21.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
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: 4.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 77.3%

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