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Blanco County

Texas · 13,581 residents (2025 est.) · 709.252 sq mi
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#45Fastest growingof 3,135+19.4%#153Most expensive homesof 3,139$483,500#157Oldest by median ageof 3,14451.5
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Blanco County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,425. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $483,500. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 170%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,446
+48%since 2000
from 8,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+38%since 2009
from 13 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+25%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,581 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Blanco County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(480)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(622)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(693)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(593)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(356)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.4%(1,289)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410%(1,240)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(1,588)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.5%(2,300)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.5%(2,051)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.6%(946)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(288)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,425
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,369 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,109
+139%since 2000
from $19,721 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−4%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$483,500
+170%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,017
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+54%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
96
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Blanco County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(6,912)
Black0.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,290)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(9,394)
Black1.1%(134)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(2,316)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other4.7%(590)
Diversity Score
49
+10%since 2009
from 45 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
20
+49%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican15.7%(1,960)
Spaniard1.2%(149)
Puerto Rican0.5%(59)
Nicaraguan0.2%(27)
Argentine0.1%(12)
Peruvian0.1%(8)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(9)
Ancestry
German23.7%(2,947)
English18.6%(2,318)
Irish12.3%(1,532)
American4.8%(603)
French4.5%(558)
Scottish3.2%(397)
Italian2.2%(269)
Swedish1.5%(182)
Norwegian1.2%(151)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(144)
Polish1.1%(141)
Czech0.9%(114)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.8%(104)
Welsh0.8%(103)
Austrian0.4%(53)
Ukrainian0.4%(47)
Iranian0.4%(45)
Arab0.3%(41)
Nigerian0.3%(37)
Brazilian0.3%(36)
British0.3%(34)
Finnish0.2%(26)
Hungarian0.2%(26)
Romanian0.2%(26)
Slovak0.2%(24)
Russian0.1%(17)
Danish0.1%(14)
Egyptian0.1%(9)
Slovene0.1%(7)
Swiss0%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 11.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.6%(1,296)
Married66.7%(3,517)
Widowed2%(103)
Divorced6.7%(353)
Women 15+
Never married18.4%(990)
Married63.3%(3,408)
Widowed7.1%(384)
Divorced11.1%(600)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanco County, Texas?

Blanco County, Texas has about 12,446 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blanco County, Texas earns about $92,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blanco County, Texas expensive?

In Blanco County, Texas, the median home is worth about $483,500, and the typical rent is about $1,017 a month.

How educated are people in Blanco County, Texas?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Blanco County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blanco County, Texas?

About 8.4% of people in Blanco County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blanco County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Blanco County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,474 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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