Val Verde County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Val Verde County is located in Texas with a total population of 47,647. It is the 73rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Val Verde County is 32.3 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, Val Verde County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Val Verde County is $59,673. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $151,500. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Val Verde County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Val Verde County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 81.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.7%) is well below the state average of 39.9%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (81.0% vs 39.5%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 75.1%.