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Bexar County, Texas Demographics 2026

Bexar County, Texas has a population of 2,067,341, the 4th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,341 and the median home value is $262,200. The poverty rate is 14.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bexar County Quick Facts

Population 2,067,341
Median Household Income $72,341
Median Home Value $262,200
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Unemployment Rate 5.8%
Median Age 34.8 years
Homeownership Rate 58.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.8%
High School Graduation 86.6%
Cities/Places 34
Population 2,067,341 4th of 254
Median Income $72,341 8% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.6%
Unemployment 5.8%

How Bexar County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population2,037,3442,067,341+1.5%
Median household income$70,571$72,341+2.5%
Median home value$244,100$262,200+7.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.5%
$25K-$50K 18.9%
$50K-$100K 30.7%
$100K+ 34.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.4%
$10K-$15K
3.5%
$15K-$20K
3.3%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
3.6%
$30K-$35K
4.1%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
3.5%
$45K-$50K
3.9%
$50K-$60K
7.2%
$60K-$75K
10.1%
$75K-$100K
13.3%
$100K-$125K
9.6%
$125K-$150K
7.1%
$150K-$200K
8.6%
$200K+
9.6%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
66.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,354/mo 22.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

57out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Bexar County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
San Antonio1,479,835$65,05617.2%$235,700
Schertz44,050$99,9485.2%$317,100
Timberwood Park35,413$157,1006.0%$510,600
Cibolo35,109$122,3654.1%$351,900
Converse29,607$94,22211.6%$248,400
Universal City20,189$74,8118.8%$269,600
Live Oak15,984$79,6965.5%$246,300
Selma11,503$97,0666.2%$313,900
Leon Valley11,446$59,48112.9%$253,200
Fair Oaks Ranch10,728$174,3272.4%$657,600
Scenic Oaks10,569$174,9627.8%$563,100
Helotes9,630$132,6753.1%$399,000
Kirby8,117$55,53213.5%$165,500
Alamo Heights7,492$183,0882.5%$779,400
Lackland AFB6,785$73,64611.4%N/A
Windcrest5,820$89,84410.4%$302,000
Sandy Oaks5,396$50,80616.7%$120,300
Terrell Hills5,070$186,4006.9%$838,400
Castle Hills3,943$95,3916.9%$419,400
Cross Mountain3,752$205,1641.6%$580,700
Shavano Park3,670$164,5832.3%$906,900
Hollywood Park3,143$138,3782.6%$481,900
Balcones Heights2,715$29,37545.9%$199,500
Lytle2,492$70,6858.8%$187,500
Elmendorf2,389$51,69130.7%$161,300
St. Hedwig2,313$147,3903.3%$282,100
Olmos Park2,115$176,5004.1%$896,300
Somerset2,005$77,91717.2%$200,400
Randolph AFB1,240$113,2502.8%N/A
China Grove1,215$103,1624.8%$359,800
Von Ormy1,142$38,86923.5%$80,000
Hill Country Village815$250,000+2.8%$1,203,900
Grey Forest640$110,4174.8%$473,300
Macdona349$83,50020.6%$175,000

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Population Overview

Bexar County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,067,341. It is the 4th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 34 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bexar County is 34.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bexar County is $72,341. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $262,200. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 58.9% 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 59.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (59.7% vs 39.7%).

Education

31.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 86.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bexar 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 Bexar County, Texas?

Bexar County has a population of 2,067,341, making it the 4th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Bexar County?

The median household income in Bexar County is $72,341 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.

How many cities are in Bexar County, Texas?

Bexar County contains 34 Census-designated places.