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Val Verde County, Texas
Val Verde County, Texas. Val Verde County had 47,835 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 7 places (1 city, village or borough and 6 census-designated) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 48465.
Val Verde County is the county of the Del Rio, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
47,835
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,586 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,741
Median household income
$66,100
±$5,286 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$164,600
±$6,688 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$994
±$84 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Val Verde County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 47,586 residents in Val Verde County. The Census Bureau estimates 47,835 for July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 47,741 over 3,145 square miles of land.
| Measure | Val Verde County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 47,741 | 30,188,424 | −1,228 |
| Households | 16,810±386 | 10,992,816 | +1,031 |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.06 | 2.69 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 18,711±51 | 12,128,515 | −427 |
Val Verde County's population since 2000
From 44,856 in 2000 to 47,835 in 2025: up 6.6%. 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 Val Verde County?
Val Verde County holds 7 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Del Rio with 34,496 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Del Rio | 34,673 | $66,158 |
|---|---|---|
| Cienegas Terrace | 3,025 | $59,785 |
| Val Verde Park | 2,332 | $61,734 |
| Laughlin AFBGEOID 4841704 | 1,673 | $67,208 |
| Lake ViewGEOID 4840966 | 197 | not published |
| Box CanyonGEOID 4809656 | 29 | not published |
| AmistadGEOID 4803096 | 24 | $65,000 |
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 Val Verde County?
The median resident of Val Verde County is 32.3 years old; 27.8% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 81.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 15.4%. 19.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Val Verde County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3±0.7 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.8%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 81.2% | 39.7% | −0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 15.4%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.9%±1.9 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 63.8%±2.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3%±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.5%±2.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.8%±1.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.5%±2.3 pts | 33.8% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±0.8 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 Val Verde County earn?
Half of Val Verde County's 16,810 households earn less than $66,100 a year (±$5,286), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,793 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,307 after inflation. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Val Verde County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,100±$5,286 | $78,476 | +$9,307 |
| Mean household income | $80,305±$4,852 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,707±$1,497 | $40,752 | +$2,407 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6%±2.4 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.5%±4.7 pts | 18.7% | −10.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8%±3.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7%±2.2 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 Val Verde County?
Owners occupy 69.1% of Val Verde County's occupied homes and renters 30.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,600 by its owner (±$6,688). The median renter pays $994 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Val Verde County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,600±$6,688 | $283,800 | +$37,346 |
| Median gross rent | $994±$84 | $1,403 | +$94 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7%±6.9 pts | 42.3% | +10.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,700±$81 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.1%±2.8 pts | 62.6% | +5.6 pts |
| Housing units | 18,711±51 | 12,128,515 | −427 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5%±3.6 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5%±1.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8%±1.1 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 Val Verde County building?
Builders took permits for 73 new housing units across Val Verde County in 2025 (73 single-family), 1.5 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 Val Verde County get to work?
73.5% of Val Verde County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Val Verde County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6%±1.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.5%±3.9 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.4%±3.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.9 pts | 14.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min±2.0 | 26.7 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 are Val Verde County's census tracts?
Val Verde County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,600 (Tract 9504) to $114,948 (Tract 9502.03).
| Tract 9502.0248465950202 | 5,271±674 | $71,884 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0348465950203 | 5,267±546 | $114,948 |
| Tract 9503.0148465950301 | 4,141±559 | $71,289 |
| Tract 9503.0248465950302 | 3,795±889 | $59,660 |
| Tract 950448465950400 | 3,389±779 | $46,600 |
| Tract 9505.0148465950501 | 2,134±361 | $71,181 |
| Tract 9505.0248465950502 | 5,463±807 | $55,164 |
| Tract 9506.0148465950601 | 4,530±762 | $39,710 |
| Tract 9506.0248465950602 | 3,893±737 | $52,538 |
| Tract 9507.0148465950701 | 2,016±397 | $46,958 |
| Tract 9507.0248465950702 | 3,115±633 | $55,298 |
| Tract 9508.0148465950801 | 2,717±530 | $91,280 |
| Tract 9508.0248465950802 | 2,010±406 | $66,875 |
| Tract 980048465980000 | 0±15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Val Verde County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 75th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 162nd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 148th of 254 |
| Median household income | 117th of 253 |
| Median home value | 132nd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 106th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 80th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 95th of 252 |
| Median age | 228th 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
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