Runaway Bay, Texas

Runaway Bay: City in the United States

About

Runaway Bay is a city located in the county of Wise in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,286 and a population density of 73 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,627 inhabitants.

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Location of Runaway Bay on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Runaway Bay

Population : 1,627 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Wise County
Postal code : 76426
Phone Area Codes : 940
Area : 17.58 km2
Altitude : 912 feet / 278 meters
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 21:44:58 (18th March 2024)
Density : 93 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 20.96% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Runaway Bay is located at 33°10'4"N 97°52'42"W (33.1678900, -97.8783700).

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Demographics

The population of Runaway Bay increased by 20.96% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,286 - census
2011 1,311 1.91% estimation process
2012 1,328 1.28% estimation process
2013 1,347 1.41% estimation process
2014 1,363 1.17% estimation process
2015 1,385 1.59% estimation process
2016 1,440 3.82% estimation process
2017 1,484 2.96% estimation process
2018 1,534 3.26% estimation process
2019 1,576 2.66% estimation process
2020 1,627 3.13% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 52,549
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 42,960
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 22.3%
April 1, 2020 Population : 50,915
April 1, 2010 Population : 43,392
People under 5 years old, percentage : 7.3%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 25.2%
People over 65 (%) : 13.1%
Female persons, % : 51.6%
White only, percent : 71.2%
Black or African American alone, percent : 21.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.5%
Asians alone % : 1.9%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 3.1%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 5.0%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 68.2%
2015-2019 Veterans : 5,460
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 4.6%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 63.6%

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 63.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $207,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,455
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $484
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,108
2015-2019 Households : 19,374
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.72
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 83.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 6.2%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 94.3%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 85.1%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 91.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 29.7%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 10.4%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 66.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 60.8%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 134,769
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 219,284
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 374,785
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 909,635
2012 total retail sales per capita : $20,341
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 29.6
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $59,180
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $31,204
Percentage of people living in poverty : 11.7%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 4,202
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,288
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,456
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 785
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,199
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 577
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,272
2010 population per square mile : 2,404.7
2010 land area in square miles : 18.04

Schools in Runaway Bay

College & universities near Runaway Bay, TX

Code Name City ZIP
229799 Weatherford College Weatherford (TX) 76086-5699

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Runaway Bay, TX

Code Name Address Type
FTW Fort Worth Central Station 1001 Jones Street RAIL
GLE Gainesville 605 East California Street RAIL
CBR Cleburne 206 North Border St. RAIL
DAL Union Station 400 South Houston St. RAIL
DAG Dallas, TX 205 South Lamar Street BUS

Post offices near Runaway Bay

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bridgepor Post Office Bridgeport (TX) 76426

Other cities in Wise County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County , TX.

City Name Population Title
Bryan 88,165 The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
Decatur 7,572 City in Texas, USA
Bridgeport 6,637 City in Wise County, Texas, US
Briar 5,665 Census designated place
Rhome 1,872 City in Wise County, Texas, United States
Alvord 1,591 City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
Aurora 1,522 City in Texas, USA
Boyd 1,335 City in Wise County, Texas
Newark 1,251 City in Texas, United States
Chico 1,199 City in Wise County, Texas, United States
Paradise 594 City in Wise County, Texas, United States
Lake Bridgeport 405 City in Wise County, Texas, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Runaway Bay distances to largest Texas cities