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Blanco, Texas
Blanco, city, in Blanco County, Texas. Blanco had 2,108 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 25.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,682 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,175 (±393). GEOID 4808536.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,108
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,682 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,175 ±393
Median household income
$70,682
±$19,804 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$265,500
±$58,770 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,014
±$126 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Blanco and what county is it in?
Blanco is a city in Blanco County, Texas. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 482 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Blanco, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,108 people lived in Blanco on July 1, 2025, up 25.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,682 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,175 (±393).
| Measure | Blanco | Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,175 ±393 | 12,446 | no clear change |
| Households | 896 ±179 | 5,166 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.26 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 989 ±181 | 6,129 | no clear change |
Blanco's population since 2000
From 1,505 in 2000 to 2,108 in 2025: up 40.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Blanco as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Blanco?
The median resident of Blanco is 31.7 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.0%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Blanco | Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7 ±6.2 | 51.5 | −10.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.8% ±5.2 pts | 17.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.3% ±3.4 pts | 26.4% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±5.0 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.0% ±6.3 pts | 18.6% | −14.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.8% ±7.3 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±3.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9% ±4.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4% ±5.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±2.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±4.1 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.2% ±6.9 pts | 14.7% | −10.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8% ±6.7 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.1% ±5.7 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±3.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7% ±7.2 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Blanco earn?
Half of Blanco's 896 households earn less than $70,682 a year (±$19,804), against $92,425 in Blanco County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $62,021 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Blanco | Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,682 ±$19,804 | $92,425 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,114 ±$13,970 | $111,354 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,740 ±$5,173 | $47,109 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±6.5 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1% ±12.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.6% ±4.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% ±5.3 pts | 96.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6% ±5.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Blanco?
Owners occupy 46.1% of Blanco's occupied homes and renters 53.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $265,500 by its owner (±$58,770). The median renter pays $1,014 a month including utilities, and 20.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Blanco | Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $265,500 ±$58,770 | $483,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,014 ±$126 | $1,017 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.6% ±13.5 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,996 ±$705 | $2,098 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.1% ±9.6 pts | 76.2% | −14.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.9% ±9.6 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Housing units | 989 ±181 | 6,129 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±4.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.4% ±8.8 pts | 81.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% ±4.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.7% ±7.3 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±3.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Blanco building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Blanco in 2025 (4 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 6 of 12 months), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Blanco work and get to work?
80.4% of Blanco's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes.
| Measure | Blanco | Blanco County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.1% ±6.5 pts | 56.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±3.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4% ±6.6 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±4.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±5.2 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±4.6 | 29.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Blanco?
No census tract lies mostly in Blanco; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.02Blanco County | 3,182 | $100,685 |
| Tract 9502.01Blanco County | 4,008 | $83,015 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Blanco) · Census block assignment files
How does Blanco compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Blanco is the 7,501st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 597th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Blanco ranks 417th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 597th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 101st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 837th | 979 |
| Median household income | 417th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 433rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 311th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 529th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 521st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 360th | 877 |
| Median age | 809th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 936th | 973 |
| Work from home | 291st | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 430th | 976 |
Blanco's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Blanco with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Blanco?
15 of the 57 figures for Blanco on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Blanco are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Blanco.