Blanco County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Blanco County, Texas has a population of 12,446, the 152nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $92,425 and the median home value is $483,500. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Blanco County Quick Facts

Population 12,446

Median Household Income $92,42590% MOE ±$6,033

Median Home Value $483,50090% MOE ±$58,411

Poverty Rate 8.4%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Median Age 51.5 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 76.2%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.4%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.5%

Cities/Places 3

Population 12,446 152nd of 254

Median Income $92,425 18% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Blanco 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	11,478	12,446	+8.4%
Median household income	$81,707	$92,425	+13.1%
Median home value¹	$303,246	$483,500	+59.4%
Median gross rent	$1,049	$1,017	No clear change (-3.0%)

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

Median Household Income

Blanco

$92,425

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Blanco

$483,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 25.7%

$100K+ 44.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

6.2%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

7.3%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

10.2%

$150K-$200K

13.3%

$200K+

11.9%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.2%

Renter 23.8%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,017/mo 13.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.5%

18-34

14.9%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

35.0%

75+

9.9%

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	2,175	$70,682	10.4%	$265,500
Johnson City	1,921	$48,622	15.7%	$452,000
Round Mountain	81	$74,911	3.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Blanco County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,446. It is the 152nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blanco County is 51.5 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blanco County is $92,425. This is 18% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $483,500. Housing costs are 70% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% 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 75.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

35.4% 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 5% higher 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Blanco 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 Blanco County, Texas?

Blanco County has a population of 12,446, making it the 152nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Blanco County?

The median household income in Blanco County is $92,425 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.

How many cities are in Blanco County, Texas?

Blanco County contains 3 Census-designated places.