Bexar County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bexar County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,037,344. It is the 4th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bexar County is 34.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bexar County is $70,571. This is 7% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $244,100. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bexar County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 59.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (59.5% vs 39.5%).

Education

31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 86.4%.