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Blanco County

Texas · 11,374 residents · 709.252 sq mi
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Blanco County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,397. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $261,300. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,374
+35%since 2000
from 8,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.6
+28%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,397
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,369 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,737
+107%since 2000
from $19,721 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,300
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+49%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(6,912)
Black0.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,290)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(2,928)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(8,707)
Black0.6%(68)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(2,092)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other3.8%(437)
Diversity Score46.9%(5,334)
Segregation Score13.6%(1,553)
Diversity Score
47
+35%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanco County, Texas?

Blanco County, Texas has about 11,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blanco County, Texas earns about $70,397 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 $261,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Blanco County, Texas?

About 28.2% 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 5,402 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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