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Refugio County, TX: growth, migration and housing
Refugio County has 6,657 residents, down 1.3% since 2020 (-0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 158 households moved in and 140 moved out (+18 net), bringing in a net $0.9M of income. Median household income is $60,181, the median home $99,000 and median rent $795 a month.
In Texas: 188th of 254 counties for 5-year population growth · 87th of 245 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 164th of 254 counties for median household income · 212th of 250 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Refugio County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Nueces County, TX | 25 | $1.0M |
| San Patricio County, TX | 23 | $1.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Refugio County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria County, TX | 24 | $0.9M |
| Nueces County, TX | 21 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.