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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Aransas County

Texas · 22,497 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 $30,702. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value is $65,400. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 19.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,497
+26%since 1990
from 17,892 in 1990
1990 – 2025
89 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 71 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+12%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K19K21K23K26K1990201020202024Aransas County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,702
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,315 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,560
+63%since 1990
from $11,394 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.9%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $360 in 1990
US average: $602
75.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
24.8% rent
2.1
−17%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(15,315)
Black1.5%(268)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(3,626)
Asian3.4%(605)
Diversity Score57.2%(10,239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(16,596)
Black1.3%(303)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(4,571)
Asian2.7%(614)
Diversity Score48.9%(11,008)
49
−14%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aransas County, Texas?

Aransas County, Texas has about 22,497 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Aransas County, Texas earns about $30,702 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 $65,400, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Aransas County, Texas?

About 16.7% 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 19.9% of people in Aransas County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aransas County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Aransas County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,605 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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