Refugio County, TX Public Records

County Court
PO Box 704
Refugio, TX 78377 http://www.co.refugio.tx.us/default.a
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-4PM CST
P: 361-526-2233
F: 361-526-1325
Couriers: 808 Commerce St
Refugio, TX 78377
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
District Court
PO Box 736
Refugio, TX 78377 http://www.co.refugio.tx.us/page/refu
Hours: 8AM-N; 1-5PM CST
P: 361-526-2721
F: 361-526-5942
Couriers: 808 Commerce St
Refugio, TX 78377
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 - Refugio
808 Commerce St, Rm 103
Refugio, TX 78377 http://www.co.refugio.tx.us/page/refu
P: 361-526-1635
F: 361-526-1758
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 - Refugio
808 Commerce St, Rm 111
Refugio, TX 78377 http://www.co.refugio.tx.us/page/refu
P: 361-526-4877
F: 361-526-1494
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic

Refugio County, TX Vital Records

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Refugio County
County Clerk
808 Commerce, Rm 112
Refugio, TX 78377 http://www.co.refugio.tx.us/page/refu
8AM-N 1PM-4PM CST
Phone: 361-526-2233, 361-526-2727
Fax: 361-526-1325
Recorded Documents

Refugio County Vital Certificates

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Refugio County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 770.21 sq mi
Population (2009): 7,225
  • Females: 51.2%
  • White: 90.8%
  • Black/African American: 7.1%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 46.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 45.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -603
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 32.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.59
Housing Units (2000): 3,669
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.9%
Migration Flow to Refugio County, TX from (2007-2008):

Refugio County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $96,544
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $6,845
  • Professional and Technical Services: $1,514
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $4,677
  • Retail Trade: $6,845
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $3,457
  • Government: $28,029
Employed (2000): 3,239
Unemployed (2000): 168
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,015
Local Government Employment (2007): 618
Local Government Revenue (2007): $29,885 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $11,936 (thou. dol.)

Refugio County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 117
  • Per 1,000 population: 16
Deaths (2007): 84
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Refugio County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 16
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 14
Property Crimes (2008): 109
  • Burglary: 24
  • Larceny-Theft: 76
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 9

Refugio County Genealogy Records