How many people live in Runnels County, TX?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 9,800 people living in Runnels County, TX. That makes Runnels County the 164th-most populous county in Texas. It is home to 0.03% of people living in the state.
9.75K
population of Runnels County, TX (2024)
0.03%
County share of the Texas population (2024)
About 9,800 people lived in Runnels County, TX in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Runnels County, TX’s age demographics?
Understanding the age demographics of Runnels County, TX is important for effective policy making and resource allocation. Age distribution data provides insights into the population's needs, from educational services to healthcare. In Runnels County, TX, the population is divided into various age groups, each with specific characteristics and requirements. Comparing these demographics to broader regions, such as state or national averages, can highlight differences or similarities. Over time, trends in age demographics can reveal shifts in population dynamics, which may impact economic conditions, educational needs, and social services. By analyzing these trends, policymakers can better address the needs of Runnels County, TX’s residents.About 2,100 Runnels County, TX residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 21.3% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 14% of Texas’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 2,300 Runnels County residents, or 23.3% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 24.6% of Texas’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A lower share of Runnels County, TX's population is aged 25–44 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Runnels County, TX’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 59.7% of the Runnels County, TX population, higher than the national share of 57.5%. Runnels County, TX also has a larger share of people identifying as Hispanic (35.8%) than the US overall (20%).
In contrast, Runnels County’s non-Hispanic Black or African American population accounts for 2%, below the 12.6% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Asian population makes up 0.88% of the county, compared with 6.5% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Runnels County, TX has a higher share of a non-Hispanic white population than Texas as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Runnels County, TX is Ballinger with about 3,500 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Runnels County, TX ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ballinger | 3,530 |
| 2. | Winters | 2,281 |
| 3. | Miles | 934 |
| 4. | Balance of Runnels County | 3,006 |
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