Blanco County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 12,446 #2,321 / 3,222
28th
Median Household Income $92,425 +23.0% #260 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 51.5 years +32.4% #159 / 3,222
95th
Median Home Value $483,500 +71.5% #153 / 3,222
95th
Median Gross Rent $1,017 -12.6% #940 / 3,222
71th
Poverty Rate 8.4% -33.0% #452 / 3,222
86th

Demographics

Blanco County has a population of 12,446, making it the #2,321 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.4%
Native Born
5.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Blanco County is $92,425, ranking #260 out of 3,222 counties — 23.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.

Median Household Income
$92,425 +23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #260 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,109 +14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #310 of 3,222
90th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.4% −33.0% vs nat'l
Rank #452 of 3,222
86th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.9% +11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,495 of 3,222
23th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.4% +5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #448 of 3,222
86th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.5 min +14.0% vs nat'l
Rank #667 of 3,222
79th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Blanco County is $483,500 (+71.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,017/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.2%.

Median Home Value
$483,500 +71.5% vs nat'l
Rank #153 of 3,222
95th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,017 −12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #940 of 3,222
71th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.2% +18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,321 of 3,222
59th percentile
76.2% Homeownership

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Health

85.3% of residents in Blanco County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.0% below the national rate.

85.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.3% −7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,855 of 3,222
11th percentile

About Blanco County, Texas

Blanco County, Texas has a total population of 12,446, making it the 2,321st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Blanco County is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Blanco County is $92,425, which ranks #260 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.

The median home value in Blanco County is $483,500, 71.5% above the national median. Renters in Blanco County pay a median gross rent of $1,017 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Blanco County, 35.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.5 min.

Blanco County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).

All data for Blanco County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.