Runge, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Runge, Texas
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Location of Runge, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Karnes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
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| • Total | 892 |
| • Density | 967.69/sq mi (373.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78151
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| Area code(s) | 830 |
| FIPS code | 48-63788 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1367003 |
Runge is a small town in Karnes County, Texas, United States. The town's name is pronounced "Run-Gee." In 2020, about 892 people lived there.
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Where is Runge?
Runge is located in the eastern part of Karnes County. It sits along Texas State Highway 72.
Nearby Towns
The town of Kenedy is about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Runge. Yorktown is about 15 miles (24 km) to the northeast.
Land and Water
According to the United States Census Bureau, Runge covers a total area of about 1.18 square miles (3.06 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
What's the Weather Like?
Runge has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
Who Lives in Runge?
This section shares information about the people living in Runge.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Runge has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,070 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,136 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,001 | −11.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,055 | 5.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,036 | −1.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,147 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,244 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,139 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,080 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,031 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 892 | −13.5% | |
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People in 2020
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 892 people living in Runge. These people lived in 461 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Here's a look at the different groups of people in Runge in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 125 | 14.01% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 8 | 0.9% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 22 | 2.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 737 | 82.62% |
| Total | 892 |
Life in 2000
Back in 2000, there were 1,080 people in Runge. About 34.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.73 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 32.2% were under 18 years old.
- 17.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Runge was 34 years.
The average income for a household was $20,417 per year. About 31.3% of the people lived with low income. This included 40.9% of those under 18 and 40.4% of those 65 or older.
Education in Runge
The students in Runge attend schools that are part of the Runge Independent School District.
Famous People from Runge
Some notable people have come from Runge:
- Claude Davenport – A former professional baseball player.
- Mike Gisler – A former professional football player.
- John Yanta – A Roman Catholic Bishop.
See also
In Spanish: Runge (Texas) para niños
