Val Verde County, Texas Demographics 2026
Val Verde County, Texas has a population of 47,647, the 73rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,673 and the median home value is $151,500. The poverty rate is 18.3%.
Val Verde County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Val Verde County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio | 34,638 | $59,588 | 20.1% | $143,200 |
| Val Verde Park | 3,197 | $59,476 | 11.8% | $103,200 |
| Laughlin AFB | 1,888 | $73,045 | 1.8% | N/A |
| Cienegas Terrace | 1,703 | $42,382 | 11.7% | $97,600 |
| Lake View | 302 | N/A | 55.3% | $166,700 |
| Amistad | 60 | $44,318 | 0.0% | $112,500 |
| Box Canyon | 46 | $95,469 | 4.3% | $209,400 |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Val Verde 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Val Verde County, Texas?
Val Verde County has a population of 47,647, making it the 73rd most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Val Verde County?
The median household income in Val Verde County is $59,673 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.
How many cities are in Val Verde County, Texas?
Val Verde County contains 7 Census-designated places.