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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Blanco County

Texas · 8,418 residents · 709.252 sq mi
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Blanco County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,369. Population has grown 41% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $98,300. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,418
+41%since 1990
from 5,972 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+41%since 1990
from 8 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+7%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K7K9K11K13K1990201020202024Blanco County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,369
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,297 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,721
+59%since 1990
from $12,388 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$479
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $296 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
21.2% rent
2.5
−2%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(5,612)
Black0.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(818)
Asian0.5%(27)
Diversity Score37.5%(2,242)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(6,912)
Black0.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,290)
Asian0.2%(15)
Diversity Score34.8%(2,928)
35
−7%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.2%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
−23%since 1990
from 33.5 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 Blanco County, Texas?

Blanco County, Texas has about 8,418 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Blanco County, Texas earns about $39,369 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 $98,300, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Blanco County, Texas?

About 22.2% 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 11.2% 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 2,446 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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