Blanco County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Blanco County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Blanco County, Texas has a population of 12,008, the 155th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $87,564 and the median home value is $396,200. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

Blanco County Quick Facts

Population 12,008

Median Household Income $87,564

Median Home Value $396,200

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 50.3 years

Homeownership Rate 74.3%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.3%

High School Graduation 92.5%

Cities/Places 3

Population 12,008 155th of 254

Median Income $87,564 15% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment 3.5%

Median Household Income

Blanco

$87,564

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Blanco

$396,200

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.3%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 25.9%

$100K+ 42.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.9%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

5.8%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

7.9%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

8.7%

$125K-$150K

11.3%

$150K-$200K

11.7%

$200K+

10.8%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

57.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.3%

Renter 25.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.9%

18-34

16.1%

35-54

21.8%

55-74

34.7%

75+

9.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Blanco County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Blanco	2,336	$67,292	9.9%	$253,700
Johnson City	1,952	$47,232	21.2%	$348,500
Round Mountain	95	$96,250	2.1%	N/A

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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. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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 counties 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Blanco 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 Blanco County, Texas?

Blanco County has a population of 12,008, making it the 155th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Blanco County?

The median household income in Blanco County is $87,564 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.

How many cities are in Blanco County, Texas?

Blanco County contains 3 Census-designated places.