Atascosa County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 71st-largest in Texas
The population of Atascosa County, Texas is 50,058 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $69,413, the median home value is $157,400, and the median age is 36.1.
The population of Atascosa County has grown 17.4% since 2010 (44,964 → 52,783), a +1.15% annualized rate.
50,058
Population
+1.15%
Annual growth
41
People / sq mi
$69,413
Median Income
$157,400
Median Home Value
Atascosa County covers 1,220 sq mi of land at 41.0 people per square mile.
About Atascosa County, TX
Atascosa County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 11.4% of the population. With 50,058 residents, Atascosa County is a county in Texas.
The typical household here earns about $69,413, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.5%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $157,400, with typical rent around $997.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. About 7.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Atascosa County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Atascosa County had a population of 44,964 in 2010 and 52,783 in 2024, a 17.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 52,783 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.16%.
52,783
Population (2024)
44,964
Population (2010)
52,783
Peak (2024)
1.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 44,964 |
| 2011 | 45,506 |
| 2012 | 46,444 |
| 2013 | 47,029 |
| 2014 | 47,730 |
| 2015 | 48,382 |
| 2016 | 48,689 |
| 2017 | 49,094 |
| 2018 | 50,325 |
| 2019 | 51,140 |
| 2020 | 49,290 |
| 2021 | 49,991 |
| 2022 | 50,935 |
| 2023 | 52,039 |
| 2024 | 52,783 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.1
Median Age
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Male
15.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.1% · Seniors (65+): 15.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $69,413$-6,879 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,533 |
| Per-capita income | $28,648 |
| Poverty rate | 13.5%+3.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Atascosa County is professional & business services, accounting for 17.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
74.6%
Public transit
7.4%
Work from home
29.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$157,400$-103,000 vs state
Median home value
$997
Median rent
77.4%
Homeownership rate
19,005
Total housing units
87.5%
Occupied
12.5%
Vacant
22.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
78.6%
With health insurance
92.7%
With broadband internet
11.4%
Foreign-born
8.6%
Veterans (18+)
12.5%
With a disability
59.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
80.9%
High School+
15.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atascosa County, Texas has a population of 50,058 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest county in Texas. Population density is 41 people per square mile.
The population of Atascosa County has grown 17.4% since 2010 (44,964 → 52,783), a +1.15% annualized rate.
The median household income in Atascosa County, Texas is $69,413, with mean (average) household income of $83,533 and per-capita income of $28,648. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Atascosa County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (54.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%), Black or African American (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Atascosa County, Texas is 36.1 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
The median home value in Atascosa County is $157,400 and median monthly rent is $997. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 19,005 total housing units, 12.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Atascosa County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Atascosa 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.