CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Aransas Pass

Texas · 7,941 residents · 15.853 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Corpus Christi metro area
Compare
The short version

Aransas Pass has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $152,900. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,941
−2%since 2000
from 8,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
501 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+28%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Aransas Pass
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,398
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,376 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,263
+95%since 2000
from $12,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,900
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+82%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Aransas Pass on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(4,590)
Black3.3%(270)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(3,068)
Asian0.5%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(5,273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(4,149)
Black2.7%(212)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(3,225)
Asian0.9%(72)
Other8%(632)
Diversity Score74%(5,873)
Diversity Score
74
+14%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Aransas Pass

North Weeki Wachee
Pop 8,979
Gulf Gate
Pop 7,998
Indian River Estates
Pop 7,685
Fern Park
Pop 7,981
Places similar to Aransas Pass
Head to head

Compare Aransas Pass to nearby cities

ARANSAS PASS VS
Ingleside
Income$69,464+44%
Home value$189,200+24%
Population10,085+14%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ARANSAS PASS VS
Rockport
Income$72,174+49%
Home value$320,500+110%
Population11,348+28%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ARANSAS PASS VS
Corpus Christi
Income$67,394+39%
Home value$210,400+38%
Population317,247+3488%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ARANSAS PASS VS
Portland
Income$83,865+73%
Home value$234,800+54%
Population20,833+136%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Aransas Pass, Texas?

Aransas Pass, Texas has about 7,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aransas Pass, Texas?

The typical household in Aransas Pass, Texas earns about $48,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aransas Pass, Texas expensive?

In Aransas Pass, Texas, the median home is worth about $152,900, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Aransas Pass, Texas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Aransas Pass, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aransas Pass, Texas?

About 21.5% of people in Aransas Pass, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aransas Pass, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Aransas Pass, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 861 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Aransas Pass with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →