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Refugio, TX


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Refugio, Texas

Refugio, Texas, in Refugio county, is 35 miles N of Corpus Christi, Texas. The town is home to some 2,941 residents.

The People and Families of Refugio

In Refugio, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 25% of Refugio is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Refugio is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Refugio had a median family income of $32,237.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Refugio. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Refugio Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Refugio was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town. In Refugio you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Refugio, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Refugio strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRefugio Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Refugio Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Refugio, TX

Comparing Refugio to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime34
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