Blanco County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48031 Republican

Located in Texas, Blanco County has a population of 12,446 residents and a median age of 51.5 years, making it the #2,321 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.4%. The median home value is $483,500, and the median household income is $92,425, which is 23% above the national median.

12,446
Population
#2,321 of 3,222
$92,425
Median Income
+23.0% #260 of 3,222
51.5 years
Median Age
+32.4% #159 of 3,222
8.4%
Poverty Rate
-33.0% #452 of 3,222

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.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.4%
Native Born
5.6%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

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%.

Income#260
$92,425
+23.0%
vs nation
92th percentile
Per Capita#310
$47,109
+14.2%
vs nation
90th percentile
Poverty#452
8.4%
-33.0%
vs nation
86th percentile
Unemployment#2,495
5.9%
+11.5%
vs nation
23th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

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%.

Home Value#153
$483,500
+71.5%
vs nation
95th percentile
Rent#940
$1,017
-12.6%
vs nation
71th percentile
Homeownership#1,321
76.2%
+18.4%
vs nation
59th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Blanco County, 35.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 5.1% above the national average, ranking #448 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.4% +5.1% vs nation
Rank #448 of 3,222
86th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Blanco County is 78.0 years. 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 18.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#629
78.0
+3.8%
vs nation
80th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,502
18.6%
-4.9%
vs nation
52th percentile
Diabetes#1,589
10.8%
-3.0%
vs nation
50th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,306
36.5%
-2.2%
vs nation
59th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,268
5.5
-2.5%
vs nation
60th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#875
4.0
-10.0%
vs nation
72th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,918
18.2%
+73.9%
vs nation
7th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,099
24.0%
-9.0%
vs nation
65th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,711
14.6%
+1.3%
vs nation
46th percentile

Substance Use

16.3% of adults in Blanco County smoke , 34.8% are obese , and 22.0% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#1,064
16.3%
-9.2%
vs nation
66th percentile
Adult Obesity#695
34.8%
-8.2%
vs nation
78th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,381
22.0%
+10.7%
vs nation
24th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 26.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.6 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#2,198
26.9
+36.3%
vs nation
14th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,656
19.9
+11.5%
vs nation
33th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,050
15.6
-22.9%
vs nation
63th percentile

Families & Children

13.4% of children in Blanco County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 9.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#380
9.4
-56.9%
vs nation
87th percentile
Child Poverty#847
13.4%
-29.4%
vs nation
73th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Blanco County is 79.9%. The mean commute time is 31.5 min, which is 14.0% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
79.9% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
31.5 min +14.0% vs nation
Rank #667 of 3,222
79th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Blanco County voted Republican with a margin of 52.5%. The vote was 23.2% Dem / 75.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.1 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +52.5%
23.2% 75.7%
Dem 8,518 votes Rep
2020 REP +47.4%
25.7% 73.1%
Dem 7,441 votes Rep
2016 REP +52.4%
21.9% 74.3%
Dem 5,669 votes Rep
2012 REP +48.7%
24.5% 73.2%
Dem 4,971 votes Rep
2008 REP +39.5%
29.7% 69.2%
Dem 4,939 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

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.