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Aransas County

Texas · 23,830 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 $47,924. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $183,200. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,830
+6%since 2000
from 22,497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+23%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K21K23K26K1990201020202024Aransas County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,924
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,702 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,050
+73%since 2000
from $18,560 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,200
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+79%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(15,816)
Black1%(241)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(6,158)
Asian2%(480)
Other3.7%(880)
Diversity Score60%(14,291)
Segregation Score42.9%(10,218)
Diversity Score
60
+23%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aransas County, Texas?

Aransas County, Texas has about 23,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aransas County, Texas earns about $47,924 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 $183,200, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Aransas County, Texas?

About 23.2% 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 22.8% 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 5,938 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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