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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. 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 cities in the state for educational attainment. This is about average 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 91.9%.