Runnels County, Texas

Runnels County: County in Texas, United States

About

Runnels County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,501 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,401 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ballinger. The county was created 167 years ago in 1857.

Runnels County locator map
Location of Runnels County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Runnels County

Population : 10,401 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Area : 2738 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.6%
Land as percent of area : 99.4%
Named for : Hiram Runnels
Altitude : 1,742 feet / 531 meters
Capital : Ballinger
Establishment : January 01, 1858
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 23:46:00 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.96% (2010-2020)
Runnels courthouse 2009 image
Runnels courthouse 2009
Runnels courthouse 2009 image
Runnels courthouse 2009 image

Geography

Runnels County is located at 31°49'52"N 99°58'34"W (31.8311000, -99.9762300). It has 6 neighbors: Coleman County, Concho County, Taylor County, Coke County, Nolan County and Tom Green County.

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The largest city of Runnels County is Ballinger with a population of 3,689. Other cities include, Winters population 2,469 and Miles population 894. See all Runnels County cities & populated places.

Runnels County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Runnels County.

City Name Population Title
Ballinger 3,689 City in Texas, USA
Winters 2,469 City in Runnels County, Texas, United States
Miles 894 City in Texas, United States

Runnels County has 6 neighbours.

  • Ballinger

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Runnels County decreased by 0.96% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 10,501 - census
2011 10,500 -0.01% estimation process
2012 10,335 -1.6% estimation process
2013 10,196 -1.36% estimation process
2014 10,294 0.95% estimation process
2015 10,387 0.9% estimation process
2016 10,276 -1.08% estimation process
2017 10,282 0.06% estimation process
2018 10,178 -1.02% estimation process
2019 10,264 0.84% estimation process
2020 10,401 1.32% estimation process

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People born in Runnels County (2)

People born in Runnels County, including actor and writer Willard Robertson, musician Benny Thomasson, .

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