Frio County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Frio County is located in Texas with a total population of 18,019. It is the 130th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Frio County is 31.8 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Frio County is $60,098. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $110,100. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Frio County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Frio County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 77.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.2%) is well below the state average of 39.9%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (77.6% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 66% 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 70.6%.