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Llano County, Texas
Llano County, Texas. Llano County had 23,353 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 7 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 48299.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,353
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,243 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,424
Median household income
$67,530
±$7,397 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$356,500
±$26,188 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$998
±$93 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Llano County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,243 residents in Llano County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,353 for July 1, 2025, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,424 over 934 square miles of land.
| Measure | Llano County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,424 | 30,188,424 | +1,377 |
| Households | 10,765±426 | 10,992,816 | +2,087 |
| Average household size | 2.06±0.08 | 2.69 | −0.34 |
| Housing units | 15,788±43 | 12,128,515 | +453 |
Llano County's population since 2000
From 17,044 in 2000 to 23,353 in 2025: up 37.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Llano County?
Llano County holds 7 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Kingsland with 7,330 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kingsland | 7,028 | $57,268 |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bay | 4,257 | $96,794 |
| Llano | 3,325 | $48,309 |
| Buchanan Dam | 1,508 | $56,429 |
| Sunrise Beach Village | 739 | $75,625 |
| Buchanan Lake VillageGEOID 4810990 | 720 | $48,542 |
| TowGEOID 4873424 | 226 | $54,271 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Llano County?
The median resident of Llano County is 57.4 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 37.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.4%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Llano County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.4±0.5 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.4%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 37.0%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.4% | 39.7% | +3.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.1%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3%±1.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.2%±1.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.8%±2.4 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±1.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.4%±2.5 pts | 33.8% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Llano County earn?
Half of Llano County's 10,765 households earn less than $67,530 a year (±$7,397), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $65,733 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Llano County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,530±$7,397 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $107,610±$9,356 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,844±$4,665 | $40,752 | +$6,247 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±2.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.8%±6.0 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5%±1.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±2.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Llano County?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Llano County's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $356,500 by its owner (±$26,188). The median renter pays $998 a month including utilities, and 47.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Llano County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $356,500±$26,188 | $283,800 | +$116,761 |
| Median gross rent | $998±$93 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.6%±10.2 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,841±$161 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5%±2.9 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,788±43 | 12,128,515 | +453 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2%±4.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5%±2.6 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.7%±2.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Llano County building?
Builders took permits for 117 new housing units across Llano County in 2025 (109 single-family), 5.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Llano County get to work?
70.8% of Llano County's workers drive alone and 15.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Llano County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.7%±1.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.8%±3.8 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.0%±3.0 pts | 14.4% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min±2.1 | 26.7 min | −3.6 min |
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 are Llano County's census tracts?
Llano County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,701 (Tract 9702) to $120,568 (Tract 9704.01).
| Tract 970148299970100 | 2,652±376 | $76,205 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970248299970200 | 3,544±55 | $48,701 |
| Tract 970348299970300 | 2,351±356 | $102,667 |
| Tract 9704.0148299970401 | 1,974±298 | $120,568 |
| Tract 9704.0248299970402 | 2,547±280 | $87,667 |
| Tract 9705.0148299970501 | 2,954±372 | $61,071 |
| Tract 9705.0248299970502 | 4,376±499 | $56,486 |
| Tract 970648299970600 | 2,026±344 | $55,774 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Llano County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 107th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 122nd of 254 |
| Median household income | 104th of 253 |
| Median home value | 13th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 104th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 155th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 252 |
| Median age | 7th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Llano County 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' school search.