CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Blanco

Texas · 1,682 residents · 3.488 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Blanco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,600. With a median age of 45.1, 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 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,682
+12%since 2000
from 1,505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
482 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+15%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Blanco
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,015
+83%since 2000
from $14,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+32%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Blanco on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(1,120)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(342)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(711)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(1,090)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(527)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other3.3%(55)
Diversity Score61%(1,027)
Diversity Score
61
+29%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.9%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Blanco

Bokeelia
Pop 1,930
Astatula
Pop 2,314
Bear Creek
Pop 2,179
Rainbow Park
Pop 2,056
Places similar to Blanco
Head to head

Compare Blanco to nearby cities

BLANCO VS
Canyon Lake
Income$97,301+69%
Home value$389,300+112%
Population33,883+1507%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BLANCO VS
Dripping Springs
Income$109,364+90%
Home value$635,600+246%
Population11,167+430%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BLANCO VS
Fair Oaks Ranch
Income$174,327+203%
Home value$657,600+258%
Population12,025+470%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BLANCO VS
Timberwood Park
Income$157,100+173%
Home value$510,600+178%
Population35,413+1580%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanco, Texas?

Blanco, Texas has about 1,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanco, Texas?

The typical household in Blanco, Texas earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blanco, Texas expensive?

In Blanco, Texas, the median home is worth about $183,600, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Blanco, Texas?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blanco, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blanco, Texas?

About 9.6% of people in Blanco, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blanco, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Blanco, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 444 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

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

How we source and harmonize this data →