Refugio, TX Demographics

A map of Refugio's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,696	1,548	61.3%	57.1%
White	637	791	23.0%	29.2%
Black	334	298	12.1%	11.0%
Multiracial	93	53	3.4%	2.0%
Native American/Other	6	12	0.2%	0.4%
Asian	0	10	0.0%	0.4%

Refugio, Texas has an estimated population of 2,766, a slight increase from the 2,712 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.3% Hispanic, 23.0% White, 12.1% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Refugio, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Refugio has become 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 Refugio, that probability was 57.7% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Refugio is ranked the 615th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Refugio was ranked the 600th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Refugio's White Population

637 residents of Refugio, or 23.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Refugio is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Refugio ranks 1316th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Refugio's White population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. White residents' share of Refugio's population has decreased from 29.2% to 23.0%.

Refugio is more White than neighboring Tradewinds (3.3% White). Refugio is less White than neighboring Woodsboro (38.9% White), Bayside (54.4% White), Holiday Beach (45.7% White), and Lamar (86.3% White).

Refugio's Black Population

334 residents of Refugio, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Refugio is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Refugio ranks 318th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Refugio's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of Refugio's population has increased from 11.0% to 12.1%.

Refugio is more Black than neighboring Woodsboro (0.8% Black), Bayside (0% Black), Holiday Beach (0% Black), Tradewinds (0% Black), and Lamar (0% Black).

Refugio's Asian Population

0 residents of Refugio, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Refugio is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Refugio ranks 932nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Refugio is less Asian than neighboring Lamar (1% Asian).

Refugio's Hispanic Population

1,696 residents of Refugio, or 61.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Refugio is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Refugio ranks 540th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Refugio's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Refugio's population has increased from 57.1% to 61.3%.

Refugio is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodsboro (60.3% Hispanic), Bayside (33.5% Hispanic), Holiday Beach (54.3% Hispanic), and Lamar (5.7% Hispanic). Refugio is less Hispanic than neighboring Tradewinds (96.7% Hispanic).

Refugio's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Refugio, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Refugio is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Refugio ranks 1175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Refugio's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Refugio's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Refugio is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodsboro (0% Native American/Other), Holiday Beach (0% Native American/Other), and Tradewinds (0% Native American/Other). Refugio is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayside (7% Native American/Other), and Lamar (3.7% Native American/Other).

Refugio's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Refugio, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Refugio is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Refugio ranks 1246th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Refugio's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Refugio's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.4%.

Refugio is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodsboro (0% Multiracial), Holiday Beach (0% Multiracial), Tradewinds (0% Multiracial), and Lamar (3.2% Multiracial). Refugio is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayside (5.1% 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.