Refugio, Texas
Refugio: town in Texas, USA
About
Refugio is a town located in the county of Refugio in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,890 and a population density of 709 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,711 inhabitants.
The town was created 184 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Refugio
| Population | 2,711 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Refugio County |
| Postal code | 78377 |
| Phone Area Codes | 361 |
| Area | 4.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.3053,-97.2753 |
| Altitude | 46 feet / 14 meters |
| Capital city | Refugio is capital of Refugio County |
| Establishment | February 01, 1842 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:38:14 (12th April 2026) |
| Density | 665 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Refugio is located at 28°18'19"N 97°16'31"W (28.3052800, -97.2752700).
Refugio map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 9 to 17 mph...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Refugio decreased by 6.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,890 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,862 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,835 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,843 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,875 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,871 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,859 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,819 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,761 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,734 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,711 | -0.85% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Refugio
1Refugio County Precinct 2 Justice-of-the-Peace Court
808 Commerce St #103, Refugio, TX 78377 View details
Phone: +13615261635 | Website available
2Refugio Fire Department
608 Commerce St, Refugio, TX 78377 View details
Phone: +13615262222
3Refugio Mayors Office
613 Commerce St, Refugio, TX 78377 View details
Phone: +13615265361
4Refugio County Office
405 Mesquite St, Refugio, TX 78377 View details
Phone: +13615261696 | Website available
People born in Refugio (9)
People born in Refugio, including actor Jack Starrett, baseball player Nolan Ryan, newspaper correspondent and columnist Joseph L. Galloway, .
More notable people
- Dan Firova (American baseball player) he was born in 16/10/1956
- James Lott (American high jumper) he was born in 13/10/1965
- Rocky Bridges (American baseball player) he was born in 07/08/1927
- Allison Paige (American singer) she was born in 27/05/1982
- Kinney Abair (American musician and songwriter) he was born in 16/10/1938
- Kermit Oliver (American painter) he was born in 14/08/1943
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Refugio, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491066 | Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics | Portland (TX) | 78374 |
Closest post offices linked to Refugio.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Refug Post Office | Refugio (TX) | 78377 |
Other cities in Refugio County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Refugio County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodsboro | 1,376 | Town in Frederick County Maryland |
| Bayside | 322 | Town in Refugio County, Texas, United States |
| Austwell | 144 | City in Refugio County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Refugio distances to largest Texas cities