Atascosa County, Texas Demographics 2026
Atascosa County, Texas has a population of 50,058, the 71st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,413 and the median home value is $157,400. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
Atascosa County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Atascosa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton | 10,854 | $65,602 | 14.9% | $203,100 |
| Jourdanton | 4,166 | $82,302 | 10.6% | $159,400 |
| Poteet | 2,876 | $57,434 | 13.7% | $108,900 |
| Charlotte | 1,109 | $28,242 | 37.7% | $61,900 |
| Leming | 898 | $93,321 | 6.7% | $137,500 |
| Christine | 323 | $43,958 | 15.8% | $90,800 |
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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. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Atascosa County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Atascosa County, Texas?
Atascosa County has a population of 50,058, making it the 71st most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Atascosa County?
The median household income in Atascosa County is $69,413 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.
How many cities are in Atascosa County, Texas?
Atascosa County contains 6 Census-designated places.