Texas

Real

2,758
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Real

Real, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 1,461. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,758.

Its recorded population peaked at 3,309 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 17 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of the Nueces (Comfort Massacre), Battle of Nueces (Texas), Nueces Massacre, and 1 place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,758
20103,309
20003,047
19902,412
19802,469
19702,013
19602,079
19502,479
19402,420
19302,197
19201,461
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Real

Military engagements that took place in Real, Texas.

Battle of the Nueces (Comfort Massacre)
1862
Battle of Nueces (Texas)
1862
Nueces Massacre
1862

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Frequently asked about Real

When does Real first appear in the US census?
Real, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 1,461.
What is the population of Real?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Real had a recorded population of 2,758.
When did Real's population peak?
Real's recorded population peaked at 3,309 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Real?
3 documented military engagements took place in Real, including Battle of the Nueces (Comfort Massacre), Battle of Nueces (Texas), Nueces Massacre.
How many historic places are in Real?
1 site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Real, Texas.
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