Webb County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Webb County is located in Texas with a total population of 269,294. It is the 19th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 26 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Webb County is 30.0 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 31.3% of the population under 18, Webb County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Webb County is $63,058. This is 20% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $189,900. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Webb County has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 95.0% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 3.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (95.0% vs 39.7%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 70.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Webb 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.