Bexar County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Texas
The population of Bexar County, Texas is 2,037,344 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $70,571, the median home value is $244,100, and the median age is 34.6.
The population of Bexar County has grown 23.5% since 2010 (1,722,841 → 2,127,737), a +1.52% annualized rate.
2,037,344
Population
+1.52%
Annual growth
1643
People / sq mi
$70,571
Median Income
$244,100
Median Home Value
Bexar County covers 1,240 sq mi of land at 1642.5 people per square mile.
About Bexar County, TX
Bexar County is a county in Texas with a population of 2,037,344. It ranks #4 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 34.6, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The median household income in Bexar County is $70,571, below the US median of $74,580. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $244,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,290. The homeownership rate of 59.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Bexar County reflects 31.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.8 minutes each way.
Bexar County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bexar County had a population of 1,722,841 in 2010 and 2,127,737 in 2024, a 23.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,127,737 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.52%.
2,127,737
Population (2024)
1,722,841
Population (2010)
2,127,737
Peak (2024)
1.52%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,722,841 |
| 2011 | 1,755,360 |
| 2012 | 1,788,768 |
| 2013 | 1,821,354 |
| 2014 | 1,857,977 |
| 2015 | 1,894,811 |
| 2016 | 1,927,409 |
| 2017 | 1,956,394 |
| 2018 | 1,981,061 |
| 2019 | 2,002,445 |
| 2020 | 2,015,620 |
| 2021 | 2,031,319 |
| 2022 | 2,063,840 |
| 2023 | 2,098,189 |
| 2024 | 2,127,737 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
34.6
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
12.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.6% · Seniors (65+): 12.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,571$-5,721 vs state |
| Mean household income | $95,613 |
| Per-capita income | $35,795 |
| Poverty rate | 11.3%+0.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bexar County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.
How residents commute
1.6%
Drive alone
1.7%
Carpool
70.7%
Public transit
12.8%
Work from home
25.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$244,100$-16,300 vs state
Median home value
$1,290
Median rent
59.1%
Homeownership rate
807,160
Total housing units
91.7%
Occupied
8.3%
Vacant
40.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.1%
With health insurance
96.1%
With broadband internet
22.3%
Foreign-born
9.7%
Veterans (18+)
14.7%
With a disability
62.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.4%
High School+
31.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bexar County, Texas has a population of 2,037,344 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 1643 people per square mile.
The population of Bexar County has grown 23.5% since 2010 (1,722,841 → 2,127,737), a +1.52% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bexar County, Texas is $70,571, with mean (average) household income of $95,613 and per-capita income of $35,795. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bexar County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (49.4%), Black or African American (7.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bexar County, Texas is 34.6 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Bexar County is $244,100 and median monthly rent is $1,290. 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 807,160 total housing units, 8.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bexar County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.