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 182 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 |
| Altitude : | 46 feet / 14 meters |
| Capital city : | Refugio is capital of Refugio County |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1842 (182 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 15:36:29 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 665 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Refugio is located at 28°18'19"N 97°16'31"W (28.3052800, -97.2752700).
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Demographics
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 |
Other Places in Refugio
1 Refugio County Precinct 2 Justice-of-the-Peace Court
808 Commerce St #103, Refugio, TX 78377 ➦ Show Map
☎ +13615261635 🔗 Url
2 Refugio Fire Department
608 Commerce St, Refugio, TX 78377 ➦ Show Map
☎ +13615262222 🔗 Url
3 Refugio Mayors Office
613 Commerce St, Refugio, TX 78377 ➦ Show Map
☎ +13615265361 🔗 Url
4 Refugio County Office
405 Mesquite St, Refugio, TX 78377 ➦ Show Map
☎ +13615261696 🔗 Url
People born in Refugio (9)
People born in Refugio, including actor Jack Starrett, baseball player Nolan Ryan, newspaper correspondent and columnist Joseph L. Galloway, .
List
- 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
Schools in Refugio
College & universities near Refugio, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491066 | Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics | Portland (TX) | 78374 |
Post offices near 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
