Aransas County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Aransas County, Texas has a population of 24,876, the 103rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,466 and the median home value is $265,400. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

Aransas County Quick Facts

Population 24,876

Median Household Income $69,46690% MOE ±$8,686

Median Home Value $265,40090% MOE ±$19,506

Poverty Rate 14.2%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.1%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 49.9 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 76.8%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.8%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.6%

Cities/Places 4

Population 24,876 103rd of 254

Median Income $69,466 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Aransas County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	24,462	24,876	+1.7%
Median household income	$55,550	$69,466	+25.1%
Median home value¹	$192,975	$265,400	+37.5%
Median gross rent	$1,245	$1,128	No clear change (-9.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Aransas

$69,466

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Aransas

$265,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.1%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 32.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.5%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

10.4%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

50.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.8%

Renter 23.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,128/mo 19.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.6%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

32.0%

75+

12.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Aransas County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rockport	10,683	$72,174	11.9%	$320,500
Lamar	1,202	$86,851	4.8%	$318,000
Fulton	818	$56,324	8.0%	$140,300
Holiday Beach	427	N/A	53.2%	$350,000

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Population Overview

Aransas County is located in Texas with a total population of 24,876. It is the 103rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aransas County is 49.9 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aransas County is $69,466. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $265,400. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aransas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (67.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Aransas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Aransas County, Texas?

Aransas County has a population of 24,876, making it the 103rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Aransas County?

The median household income in Aransas County is $69,466 with a poverty rate of 14.2%.

How many cities are in Aransas County, Texas?

Aransas County contains 4 Census-designated places.