Atascosa County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Atascosa County is located in Texas with a total population of 50,058. It is the 71st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Atascosa County is 36.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Atascosa County is $69,413. This is 9% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $157,400. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Atascosa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Atascosa County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 64.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.8%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (64.7% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.9%.