Llano County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Llano County is located in Texas with a total population of 22,011. It is the 109th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Llano County is 57.5 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 16.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Llano County is $65,636. This is 14% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $322,300. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Llano County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.2% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.7%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Llano County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is about the same as 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Llano 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.