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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Aransas County

Texas · 17,892 residents · 252.069 sq mi
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Aransas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,315. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 4,605 residents. Median home value is $55,000. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,892
−20%vs 2000
vs 22,497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
71 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 42.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K19K21K23K26K1990201020202024Aransas County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,315
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,702 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,394
−39%vs 2000
vs $18,560 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.2%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$55,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$360
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
73.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.2% in 2000
26.9% rent
2.6
+21%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(16,596)
Black1.3%(303)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(4,571)
Asian2.7%(614)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(11,008)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(15,315)
Black1.5%(268)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(3,626)
Asian3.4%(605)
Other9.5%(1,704)
Diversity Score57.2%(10,239)
57
+17%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.2%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Aransas County, Texas?

Aransas County, Texas has about 17,892 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Aransas County, Texas earns about $21,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aransas County, Texas expensive?

In Aransas County, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Aransas County, Texas?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Aransas County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aransas County, Texas?

About 25.2% of people in Aransas County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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