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.
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 : | 01:22:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 93 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.96% (2010-2020) |
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 |
Other Places in Runaway Bay
1 Runaway Bay City Office
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2 Runaway Bay Police Department
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3 Runaway Bay Central Fire Sta
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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
