Atascosa County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Atascosa County, Texas has a population of 51,008, the 71st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $70,770 and the median home value is $174,800. The poverty rate is 15.8%.

Atascosa County Quick Facts

Population 51,008

Median Household Income $70,77090% MOE ±$4,131

Median Home Value $174,80090% MOE ±$15,747

Poverty Rate 15.8%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.1%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 36.1 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.4%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.8%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 81.3%

Cities/Places 6

Population 51,008 71st of 254

Median Income $70,770 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.8%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Atascosa 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	49,528	51,008	+3.0%
Median household income	$68,139	$70,770	No clear change (+3.9%)
Median home value¹	$120,486	$174,800	+45.1%
Median gross rent	$1,081	$1,061	No clear change (-1.8%)

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

Median Household Income

Atascosa

$70,770

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Atascosa

$174,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.7%

$25K-$50K 18.5%

$50K-$100K 28.4%

$100K+ 32.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

5.4%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

10.6%

$125K-$150K

7.6%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

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

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.4%

Renter 22.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,061/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.6%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

20.3%

75+

6.3%

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 Atascosa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pleasanton	11,011	$65,034	12.6%	$204,300
Jourdanton	4,407	$83,512	14.9%	$171,000
Poteet	2,910	$48,750	17.0%	$119,200
Charlotte	1,466	$28,955	36.4%	$86,900
Leming	681	$74,559	6.3%	$152,200
Christine	295	$40,000	18.6%	$107,300

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Population Overview

Atascosa County is located in Texas with a total population of 51,008. 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 1% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Atascosa County is $70,770. This is 10% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 15% 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 $174,800. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, 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 65.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.9%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (65.4% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 81.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Atascosa 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 Atascosa County, Texas?

Atascosa County has a population of 51,008, 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 $70,770 with a poverty rate of 15.8%.

How many cities are in Atascosa County, Texas?

Atascosa County contains 6 Census-designated places.