Frio County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 130th-largest in Texas
The population of Frio County, Texas is 18,019 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 130th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $60,098, the median home value is $110,100, and the median age is 31.8.
The population of Frio County has grown 13.1% since 2010 (17,255 → 19,520), a +0.88% annualized rate.
18,019
Population
+0.88%
Annual growth
16
People / sq mi
$60,098
Median Income
$110,100
Median Home Value
Frio County covers 1,134 sq mi of land at 15.9 people per square mile.
About Frio County, TX
What sets Frio County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 1.8% versus 14.0% nationally. Frio County is a county in Texas with a population of 18,019.
Median household income is $60,098, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 17.1%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $110,100, with typical rent around $1,006.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 11.4%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 1.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Frio County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Frio County had a population of 17,255 in 2010 and 19,520 in 2024, a 13.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,199 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.93%.
19,520
Population (2024)
17,255
Population (2010)
20,199
Peak (2019)
0.93%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,255 |
| 2011 | 17,491 |
| 2012 | 17,924 |
| 2013 | 18,397 |
| 2014 | 18,930 |
| 2015 | 19,348 |
| 2016 | 19,547 |
| 2017 | 19,818 |
| 2018 | 20,121 |
| 2019 | 20,199 |
| 2020 | 18,414 |
| 2021 | 17,944 |
| 2022 | 18,220 |
| 2023 | 18,811 |
| 2024 | 19,520 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
31.8
Median Age
40.4%
Female
59.6%
Male
12.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.1% · Seniors (65+): 12.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,098$-16,194 vs state |
| Mean household income | $69,774 |
| Per-capita income | $22,170 |
| Poverty rate | 17.1%+6.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Frio County is agriculture, accounting for 16.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.6%
Drive alone
1.8%
Carpool
79.9%
Public transit
1.8%
Work from home
20.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$110,100$-150,300 vs state
Median home value
$1,006
Median rent
63.0%
Homeownership rate
6,378
Total housing units
80.7%
Occupied
19.3%
Vacant
37.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.5%
With health insurance
86.2%
With broadband internet
9.9%
Foreign-born
4.5%
Veterans (18+)
19.8%
With a disability
47.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
70.6%
High School+
11.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frio County, Texas has a population of 18,019 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 130th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 16 people per square mile.
The population of Frio County has grown 13.1% since 2010 (17,255 → 19,520), a +0.88% annualized rate.
The median household income in Frio County, Texas is $60,098, with mean (average) household income of $69,774 and per-capita income of $22,170. 17.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Frio County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (46.6%), Black or African American (4.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Frio County, Texas is 31.8 years. Residents are 40.4% female and 59.6% male.
The median home value in Frio County is $110,100 and median monthly rent is $1,006. 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,378 total housing units, 19.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Frio County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 16.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Frio 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.