Aransas County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 103rd-largest in Texas
The population of Aransas County, Texas is 24,449 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 103rd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $61,754, the median home value is $236,800, and the median age is 51.0.
The population of Aransas County has grown 10.4% since 2010 (23,189 → 25,595), a +0.71% annualized rate.
24,449
Population
+0.71%
Annual growth
97
People / sq mi
$61,754
Median Income
$236,800
Median Home Value
Aransas County covers 252 sq mi of land at 97.0 people per square mile.
About Aransas County, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Aransas County: a median age of 51.0, older than the national median. With 24,449 residents, Aransas County is a county in Texas.
Median household income is $61,754, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 14.4%, above the national 12.4%. The median home value is $236,800, with typical rent around $1,052.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 27.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 13.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Aransas County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Aransas County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Aransas County had a population of 23,189 in 2010 and 25,595 in 2024, a 10.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,595 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.74%.
25,595
Population (2024)
23,189
Population (2010)
25,595
Peak (2024)
0.74%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,189 |
| 2011 | 23,222 |
| 2012 | 23,466 |
| 2013 | 23,893 |
| 2014 | 24,573 |
| 2015 | 24,812 |
| 2016 | 25,216 |
| 2017 | 25,421 |
| 2018 | 23,283 |
| 2019 | 23,364 |
| 2020 | 23,939 |
| 2021 | 24,522 |
| 2022 | 24,973 |
| 2023 | 25,351 |
| 2024 | 25,595 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
51.0
Median Age
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
28.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.6% · Seniors (65+): 28.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,754$-14,538 vs state |
| Mean household income | $87,292 |
| Per-capita income | $41,138 |
| Poverty rate | 14.4%+3.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 44.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Aransas County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.8%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
74.1%
Public transit
13.1%
Work from home
24.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$236,800$-23,600 vs state
Median home value
$1,052
Median rent
77.7%
Homeownership rate
15,795
Total housing units
74.3%
Occupied
25.7%
Vacant
22.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.3%
With health insurance
93.9%
With broadband internet
29.2%
Foreign-born
10.9%
Veterans (18+)
18.2%
With a disability
85.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.4%
High School+
27.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aransas County, Texas has a population of 24,449 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 103rd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 97 people per square mile.
The population of Aransas County has grown 10.4% since 2010 (23,189 → 25,595), a +0.71% annualized rate.
The median household income in Aransas County, Texas is $61,754, with mean (average) household income of $87,292 and per-capita income of $41,138. 14.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Aransas County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Aransas County, Texas is 51.0 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
The median home value in Aransas County is $236,800 and median monthly rent is $1,052. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,795 total housing units, 25.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Aransas County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Aransas County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.