El Refugio
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas
El Refugio is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Starr County, Texas, with 407 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 151 ft (46 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Puerta, 0.7 miles NE.
- 407residents (2020 Census)
- 151 ftelevation · 46 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 652 / sq mipopulation density
- 78547ZIP code
About El Refugio
El Refugio ("The Refuge") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 407 at the 2020 census. El Refugio gained area in the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $47,440
- Median age
- 22.3
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El Refugio had 407 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 407 |
|---|---|
| Density | 652 per sq mi (252 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
El Refugio at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Starr County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 407 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.3406° N, 98.7589° W |
| ZIP code | 78547 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4824018 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near El Refugio
- La Puerta0.7 mi NE
- El Chaparral0.8 mi NW
- Garza-Salinas II0.8 mi N
- Santa Rosa0.9 mi NW
- Santa Cruz1.1 mi NW
- B and E1.1 mi N
- Amada Acres1.2 mi E
- Camargito1.3 mi E
- Chaparrito1.5 mi E
- La Casita1.6 mi E
- Las Lomas1.9 mi NW
- Olivia Lopez de Gutierrez2.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about El Refugio
What county is El Refugio in?
El Refugio is in Starr County, Texas.
What is the population of El Refugio, TX?
407 people lived in El Refugio at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of El Refugio, TX?
The ZIP code of El Refugio is 78547.
What is the elevation of El Refugio?
151 feet (46 m) above sea level.
What towns are near El Refugio?
La Puerta (0.7 mi), El Chaparral (0.8 mi), Garza-Salinas II (0.8 mi), Santa Rosa (0.9 mi), Santa Cruz (1.1 mi).
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