Blanco County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Blanco County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,008. It is the 155th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blanco County is 50.3 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blanco County is $87,564. This is 15% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $396,200. Housing costs are 52% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Blanco County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.0% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.4%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Blanco County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 4% higher 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 92.5%.