Real County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 226th-largest in Texas

The population of Real County, Texas is 2,821 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 226th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $45,417, the median home value is -, and the median age is 56.5.

The population of Real County has declined 16.6% since 2010 (3,322 → 2,772), a -1.28% annualized rate.

Real County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,821

Population

-1.28%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$45,417

Median Income

Median Home Value

Real County covers 699 sq mi of land at 4.0 people per square mile.

About Real County, TX

Real County is a county in Texas with a population of 2,821. It ranks #226 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 56.5, older than the national median. The population is 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

The median household income in Real County is $45,417, below the US median of $74,580. 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level., with monthly rent averaging $877. The homeownership rate of 75.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Real County reflects 19.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.4% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.3 minutes each way.

Real County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Real County had a population of 3,322 in 2010 and 2,772 in 2024, a -16.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,475 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -1.10%.

2,772

Population (2024)

3,322

Population (2010)

3,475

Peak (2018)

-1.10%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	3,322	-	-	estimate
2011	3,432	+110	+3.31%	estimate
2012	3,354	-78	-2.27%	estimate
2013	3,320	-34	-1.01%	estimate
2014	3,347	+27	+0.81%	estimate
2015	3,297	-50	-1.49%	estimate
2016	3,387	+90	+2.73%	estimate
2017	3,413	+26	+0.77%	estimate
2018	3,475	+62	+1.82%	estimate
2019	3,460	-15	-0.43%	estimate
2020	2,750	-710	-20.52%	estimate
2021	2,817	+67	+2.44%	estimate
2022	2,819	+2	+0.07%	estimate
2023	2,854	+35	+1.24%	estimate
2024	2,772	-82	-2.87%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.6%
Black or African American	1.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

56.5

Median Age

45.2%

Female

54.8%

Male

36.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

5.1%

10–14

9.5%

15–19

9.3%

20–24

1.7%

25–34

7.4%

35–44

2.8%

45–54

7.5%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

9.0%

65–74

20.8%

75–84

12.5%

85+

2.7%

Children (under 15): 20.2% · Seniors (65+): 36.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$45,417$-30,875 vs state
Mean household income	$69,770
Per-capita income	$23,000
Poverty rate	11.7%+1.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	31.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.3%

Education & health care

17.9%

Finance & real estate

11.0%

Construction

7.6%

Public administration

7.3%

Retail trade

6.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.0%

Information

2.8%

The largest employment sector in Real County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

4.0%

Carpool

69.5%

Public transit

15.4%

Work from home

21.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

Median home value

$877

Median rent

75.6%

Homeownership rate

1,829

Total housing units

55.8%

Occupied

44.2%

Vacant

24.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

83.2%

With health insurance

90.9%

With broadband internet

18.8%

Foreign-born

13.4%

Veterans (18+)

33.1%

With a disability

84.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.9%

High School+

19.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Real County, Texas has a population of 2,821 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 226th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 4 people per square mile.

The population of Real County has declined 16.6% since 2010 (3,322 → 2,772), a -1.28% annualized rate.

The median household income in Real County, Texas is $45,417, with mean (average) household income of $69,770 and per-capita income of $23,000. 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Real County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.6%), Black or African American (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Real County, Texas is 56.5 years. Residents are 45.2% female and 54.8% male.

The median home value in Real County is - and median monthly rent is $877. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,829 total housing units, 44.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Real County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Real County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.