Runnels County, Texas

Infobox U.S. County
county = Runnels County
state = Texas

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map size = 250
founded = 1858
seat = Ballinger | area_total_sq_mi =1057
area_land_sq_mi =1051
area_water_sq_mi =6
area percentage = 0.61%
census yr = 2000
pop = 11495
density_km2 =4
web = www.co.runnels.tx.us
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Runnels County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 11,495. Its seat is BallingerGR|6. The county is named for Hiram G. Runnels, a Texas state legislator.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,057 square miles (2,738 km²), of which, 1,051 square miles (2,721 km²) of it is land and 6 square miles (17 km²) of it (0.61%) is water.

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Adjacent counties

*Taylor County (north)
*Coleman County (east)
*Concho County (south)
*Tom Green County (southwest)
*Coke County (west)
*Nolan County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 11,495 people, 4,428 households, and 3,157 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 5,400 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 81.44% White, 1.40% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 14.31% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. 29.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,428 households out of which 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 19.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,806, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $25,223 versus $18,988 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,577. About 14.90% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 19.00% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

*Ballinger
*Miles
*Rowena
*Winters

References

External links

* [http://www.co.runnels.tx.us/ Runnels County government’s website]
*Handbook of Texas|id=RR/hcr11|name=Runnels County