Runaway Bay, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,522
Population
604/sq mi density
$83,333
Median Income
$47,991 per capita
$274,700
Home Value
$294,635 Zillow
$1,172
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
46
Violent Crime/100K
463 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$274,700 home value, $1,172/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,522
Census 2023
Population Density
604
per square mile
Land Area
2.5
square miles (6.5 km²)
Median Age
55.9 yrs
44% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.4%
Black
1%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.3%
Spanish
6.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.7%
Veterans
10.0%
67% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.6%
58% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.0%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.0%
74% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.411
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,522 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 604 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 55.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
Language
| English Only | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.7% |
| Veterans | 10.0% |
| Disability | 20.6% |
| Health Insurance | 85.0% |
| Uninsured | 15.0% |
| Broadband Access | 92.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.411 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |