Refugio County, Texas
Refugio County: county in Texas, United States
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Refugio County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,383 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,877 inhabitants. Its county seat is Refugio. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Refugio County at a glance
Refugio County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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RefugioPopulation 2,711
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Quick Facts about Refugio County
| Population | 6,877 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2120 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.3216,-97.1595 |
| Named for | Refugio |
| Altitude | 46 feet / 14 meters |
| Capital | Refugio |
| Establishment | January 01, 1837 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:33:05 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Refugio County is located at 28°19'18"N 97°9'34"W (28.3215800, -97.1595200). It has 6 neighbors: Aransas County, Bee County, Calhoun County, Goliad County, San Patricio County and Victoria County.
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The largest city of Refugio County is Refugio with a population of 2,711. Other cities include, Woodsboro population 1,376, Bayside population 322 and Austwell population 144. See all Refugio County cities & populated places.
Refugio County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Refugio County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Refugio | 2,711 | Town in Texas, USA |
| 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 |
Official website of Refugio County
Official Website- Refugio
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Refugio County decreased by 7.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,383 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,321 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,256 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,279 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,362 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,326 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,272 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,180 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,000 | -2.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,948 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,877 | -1.03% | estimation process |
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
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| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |