Real County Demographics

A map of Real County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,215	1,940	79.1%	70.3%
Hispanic	530	692	18.9%	25.1%
Multiracial	36	79	1.3%	2.9%
Black	21	22	0.7%	0.8%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.5%

Real County, Texas has an estimated population of 2,802, a slight increase from the 2,758 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 18.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Real County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Real has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Real County, that probability was 44.1% in 2020 and 33.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Real County is ranked the 226th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Real County was ranked the 227th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Real County's White Population

2,215 residents of Real County, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Real County is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Real County ranks 67th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Real County's White population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Real County's population has increased from 70.3% to 79.1%.

Real County is more White than neighboring Uvalde County (25.6% White), Edwards County (53.3% White), Kerr County (67.1% White), Bandera County (73% White), and Kimble County (70% White).

Real County's Black Population

21 residents of Real County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Real County is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Real County ranks 195th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Real County's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Black residents' share of Real County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Real County is more Black than neighboring Uvalde County (0.3% Black). Real County is less Black than neighboring Edwards County (2.1% Black), Kerr County (1.5% Black), Bandera County (1.2% Black), and Kimble County (1.1% Black).

Real County's Asian Population

0 residents of Real County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Real County is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Real County ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Real County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Real County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Real County is less Asian than neighboring Uvalde County (1.1% Asian), Kerr County (1.1% Asian), and Bandera County (0.5% Asian).

Real County's Hispanic Population

530 residents of Real County, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Real County is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Real County ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Real County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Real County's population has decreased from 25.1% to 18.9%.

Real County is less Hispanic than neighboring Uvalde County (70.9% Hispanic), Edwards County (43% Hispanic), Kerr County (26.8% Hispanic), Bandera County (21% Hispanic), and Kimble County (26.5% Hispanic).

Real County's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Real County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Real County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Real County ranks 197th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Real County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Real County's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Real County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Uvalde County (0.7% Native American/Other), Edwards County (0.2% Native American/Other), Kerr County (0.6% Native American/Other), Bandera County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Kimble County (1% Native American/Other).

Real County's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Real County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Real County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Real County ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Real County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Real County's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.3%.

Real County is less Multiracial than neighboring Uvalde County (1.5% Multiracial), Edwards County (1.5% Multiracial), Kerr County (2.9% Multiracial), Bandera County (3.2% Multiracial), and Kimble County (1.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.