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Karnes County

Population in July 2008: 1,052. Population change since 2000: -2.6%
 

Males: 493  (46.9%)
Females: 559  (53.1%)

Median resident age:  33.6 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 78151.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $28,481 (it was $20,417 in 2000)
Runge:  $28,481
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $11,435
Runge:  $11,435
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $39,301 (it was $21,400 in 2000)
Runge:  $39,301
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $51,161; Detached houses: $49,267; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $232,393; Mobile homes: $16,829

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Races in Runge:

  • Hispanic (74.2%)
  • Other race (26.7%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (23.5%)
  • Two or more races (2.8%)
  • Black (2.2%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Runge: 69.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (8.5%), English (4.0%), Irish (3.4%), United States (3.1%), Polish (2.2%), Czech (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 315 feet

Land area: 1.18 square miles.

Population density: 895 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Runge

  • High school or higher: 55.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 10.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Runge town

  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 52.0%
  • Separated: 4.3%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

14 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.3%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Runge, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Runge to the number of sex offenders is 263 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Runge:  1.6% ($344)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Victoria, TX (43.8 miles , pop. 60,603).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: San Antonio, TX (62.2 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: Nordheim, TX (2.6 miles ), Kenedy, TX (3.1 miles ), Karnes City, TX (3.4 miles ), Yorktown, TX (3.8 miles ), Gillett, TX (3.8 miles ), Tulsita, TX (4.2 miles) , Pettus, TX (4.4 miles ), Falls City, TX (4.4 miles ).

Latitude: 28.89 N, Longitude: 97.71 W

Area code: 830

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Population change in the 1990s: -68 (-5.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (25%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Mining (6%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (20%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Private households (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Social assistance (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Construction laborers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)



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Runge-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Texas state average. It is 36% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1966, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.5 miles away from the Runge town center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/15/1960, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 1.3 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Runge-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 25.4 miles away from Runge center
On 4/7/2008 at 09:51:12, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, 3.9 MW, 3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 19.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/20/1991 at 23:38:19, a magnitude 3.6 (3.4 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 20.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/24/1997 at 22:31:34, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 83.4 miles away from Runge center
On 5/16/1993 at 15:30:19, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 28.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Runge:
  • OTTO KAISER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; KENEDY, TX)
  • CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL BEEVILLE (about 28 miles; BEEVILLE, TX)
  • CUERO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; CUERO, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Runge, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Runge:
  • COASTAL BEND COLLEGE (about 28 miles; BEEVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,150)
  • VICTORIA COLLEGE (about 44 miles; VICTORIA, TX; FT enrollment: 2,511)
  • ST PHILIPS COLLEGE (about 59 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; FT enrollment: 4,778)
  • PALO ALTO COLLEGE (about 59 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; FT enrollment: 3,623)
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD (about 62 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; FT enrollment: 2,734)
  • OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO (about 62 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; FT enrollment: 2,312)
  • SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE (about 62 miles; SAN ANTONIO, TX; FT enrollment: 11,226)
Public high school in Runge:
  • RUNGE High School (Students: 109; Location: 600 REIFFERT; Grades: 7-12; Our rating: 37)
Public elementary/middle school in Runge:
  • RUNGE Elementary (Students: 181; Location: 600 REIFFERT; Grades: EE-6; Our rating: 55)
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Library in Runge:
  • RUNGE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $35,027; Location: 311 N HELENA ST; 11,480 books; 463 audio materials; 716 video materials; 47 serial subscriptions)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  73.4%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.6%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  31.3%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  12.0%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Runge, TX



Runge compared to Texas state average:

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  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Runge (2009 data):
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Runge Branch at 103 West Main Street, branch established on 1945-08-25. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company



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2004 Presidential Election results in Karnes County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (57%)
  • Electricity (36%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)


Religion statistics for Runge

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchOther religions
Adherents63.4%21.6%7.4%3.8%3.8%
Congregations21.9%28.1%12.5%12.5%25.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,507$30,0840$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$31
Firefighters 0$0 1$806
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,178
Sewerage 1$1,408$16,8960$0
Water Supply 0$0 2$2,940
Totals for Government 2$3,915$23,4907$4,955



Runge government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $90,000
    All Other: $79,000
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $165,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $118,000
    Financial Administration: $115,000
    Solid Waste Management: $71,000
    Sewerage: $47,000
    Fire Protection: $7,000
    Libraries: $4,000
    Regular Highways: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $120,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $75,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $60,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $15,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $26,000
    Interest Earnings: $14,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $2,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $479,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $111,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $7,000
    End of Fiscal Year: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $75,000
    Public Utilities: $38,000
    Total General Sales: $28,000
    NEC: $10,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $114,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000

6.31% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,723 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.31%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bexar County, TX  0.96% ($28,842 average AGI)
from Wilson County, TX  0.58% ($30,261)
from Nueces County, TX  0.53% ($20,762)


7.14% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,662 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.14%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bexar County, TX  1.06% ($27,857 average AGI)
to Wilson County, TX  0.65% ($22,000)
to Bee County, TX  0.60% ($16,042)


Strongest AM radio stations in Runge:
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KSAH (720 AM; 10 kW; UNIVERSAL CITY, TX; Owner: KSAH LICENSING, INC.)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • KSLR (630 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KDRY (1100 AM; 11 kW; ALAMO HEIGHTS, TX; Owner: KDRY RADIO, INC.)
  • KTSA (550 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF SAN ANTONIO)
  • KAML (990 AM; 0 kW; KENEDY-KARNES CITY, TX; Owner: SIGA BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KTMR (1130 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EDNA, TX; Owner: SIGA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Runge:
  • KTNR (92.1 FM; KENEDY, TX; Owner: GOOD NEWS BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)
  • KXTN-FM (107.5 FM; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KROM (92.9 FM; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KSMG (105.3 FM; SEGUIN, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KEMA (94.5 FM; THREE RIVERS, TX; Owner: ROY E. HENDERSON)
  • KISS-FM (99.5 FM; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTXN-FM (98.7 FM; VICTORIA, TX; Owner: COSMOPOLITAN ENTERPRISES OF VICTORIA)
  • KHMC (95.9 FM; GOLIAD, TX; Owner: CINCO DE MAYO BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Runge:
  • KENS-TV (Channel 5; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • K45DX (Channel 45; FLORESVILLE, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA PARTNERSHIP OF FLORESVILLE)
  • WOAI-TV (Channel 4; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVDA (Channel 60; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
  • KABB (Channel 29; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KABB LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KSAT-TV (Channel 12; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, SAN ANTONIO, LP)
  • KWEX-TV (Channel 41; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KWEX LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KAVU-TV (Channel 25; VICTORIA, TX; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KSAA-LP (Channel 28; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHCE (Channel 23; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TV, INC.)
  • KXTM-LP (Channel 21; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: HUMBERTO LOPEZ)


Runge fatal accident list:
Feb 29, 1992 02:18 AM, 72, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
Dec 20, 1992 12:54 AM, 72, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • J S Pittman, On Cr 5.7 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 82.3 m, Overall height: 82.3 m
    Registrant: Texas Eastern Communications Inc, 5400 Westheimer Court, Room# Wo3a63, Houston, TX 77251-1642, Phone: (713) 627-5229, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • On Cr 5.7 Mi Se, Structure height: 82 m, Call Sign: KKJ964, Licensee ID: L00176723
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.9400 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/19/2000, Expiration Date: 01/30/2011
    Registrant: Texas Eastern Communications Inc, 5400 Westheimer Ct, Houston, TX 77251

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • Runge, On Cr 5.7 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WNTP839
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.531 MHz, 928.531 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/26/2002, Expiration Date: 09/15/2012
    Registrant: Duke Energy Corporation, Opelousas, LA 70570, Phone: (713) 627-5229, Fax: (337) 942-8386, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: WB7WBO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00819189
    Grant Date: 02/24/2004, Expiration Date: 03/22/2014, Certifier: Larry D Dement
    Registrant: Larry D Dement, 11000 East Highway 72, Runge, TX 78151

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