Llano County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Llano County, Texas has a population of 22,424, the 107th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $67,530 and the median home value is $356,500. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

Llano County Quick Facts

Population 22,424

Median Household Income $67,53090% MOE ±$7,397

Median Home Value $356,50090% MOE ±$26,188

Poverty Rate 12.0%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.4%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 57.4 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.5%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.4%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.6%

Cities/Places 6

Population 22,424 107th of 254

Median Income $67,530 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Llano 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	21,047	22,424	+6.5%
Median household income	$65,733	$67,530	No clear change (+2.7%)
Median home value¹	$239,742	$356,500	+48.7%
Median gross rent	$1,089	$998	No clear change (-8.4%)

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

Median Household Income

Llano

$67,530

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Llano

$356,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 22.0%

$50K-$100K 25.8%

$100K+ 35.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

7.5%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

5.3%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

5.9%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

11.0%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

11.9%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

48.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $998/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.4%

18-34

13.2%

35-54

18.0%

55-74

36.9%

75+

16.5%

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 Llano County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Kingsland	7,330	$57,268	16.3%	$230,700
Llano	3,494	$48,309	14.8%	$234,100
Buchanan Dam	1,513	$56,429	23.1%	$288,900
Sunrise Beach Village	936	$75,625	2.9%	$657,300
Buchanan Lake Village	425	$48,542	26.4%	$184,800
Tow	145	$54,271	0.0%	$300,000

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Population Overview

Llano County is located in Texas with a total population of 22,424. It is the 107th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Llano County is 57.4 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 16.5% 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 $67,530. This is 14% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $356,500. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 76.5% 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 Llano County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.4%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower 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 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Llano 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 Llano County, Texas?

Llano County has a population of 22,424, making it the 107th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Llano County?

The median household income in Llano County is $67,530 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.

How many cities are in Llano County, Texas?

Llano County contains 6 Census-designated places.