Val Verde County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 73rd-largest in Texas

The population of Val Verde County, Texas is 47,647 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 73rd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $59,673, the median home value is $151,500, and the median age is 32.3.

The population of Val Verde County has declined 2.0% since 2010 (48,963 → 47,999), a -0.14% annualized rate.

Val Verde County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

47,647

Population

-0.14%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$59,673

Median Income

$151,500

Median Home Value

Val Verde County covers 3,145 sq mi of land at 15.2 people per square mile.

About Val Verde County, TX

Val Verde County is a county in Texas with a population of 47,647. It ranks #73 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 32.3, younger than the national median. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

The median household income in Val Verde County is $59,673, below the US median of $74,580. 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $151,500, with monthly rent averaging $956. The homeownership rate of 66.9% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Val Verde County reflects 21.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.7 minutes each way.

Val Verde County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Val Verde County had a population of 48,963 in 2010 and 47,999 in 2024, a -2.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 49,071 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: -0.14%.

47,999

Population (2024)

48,963

Population (2010)

49,071

Peak (2017)

-0.14%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	48,963	-	-	estimate
2011	48,962	-1	-0.00%	estimate
2012	48,968	+6	+0.01%	estimate
2013	49,027	+59	+0.12%	estimate
2014	48,821	-206	-0.42%	estimate
2015	48,860	+39	+0.08%	estimate
2016	48,901	+41	+0.08%	estimate
2017	49,071	+170	+0.35%	estimate
2018	49,048	-23	-0.05%	estimate
2019	49,041	-7	-0.01%	estimate
2020	47,605	-1,436	-2.93%	estimate
2021	47,560	-45	-0.09%	estimate
2022	47,678	+118	+0.25%	estimate
2023	47,863	+185	+0.39%	estimate
2024	47,999	+136	+0.28%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	62.2%
Black or African American	1.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

32.3

Median Age

48.3%

Female

51.7%

Male

14.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.8%

5–9

8.2%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

7.4%

20–24

8.2%

25–34

14.5%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

10.8%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

3.7%

65–74

7.7%

75–84

4.4%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 23.5% · Seniors (65+): 14.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$59,673$-16,619 vs state
Mean household income	$75,738
Per-capita income	$27,114
Poverty rate	14.2%+3.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	54.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.8%

Public administration

14.9%

Education & health care

10.3%

Retail trade

9.6%

Manufacturing

6.4%

Construction

6.4%

Finance & real estate

5.3%

Agriculture

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Val Verde County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

78.8%

Public transit

3.6%

Work from home

17.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$151,500$-108,900 vs state

Median home value

$956

Median rent

66.9%

Homeownership rate

18,631

Total housing units

89.7%

Occupied

10.3%

Vacant

33.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

80.6%

With health insurance

92.2%

With broadband internet

14.8%

Foreign-born

9.1%

Veterans (18+)

14.7%

With a disability

37.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

75.1%

High School+

21.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Val Verde County, Texas has a population of 47,647 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 73rd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 15 people per square mile.

The population of Val Verde County has declined 2.0% since 2010 (48,963 → 47,999), a -0.14% annualized rate.

The median household income in Val Verde County, Texas is $59,673, with mean (average) household income of $75,738 and per-capita income of $27,114. 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Val Verde County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (62.2%), Black or African American (1.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Val Verde County, Texas is 32.3 years. Residents are 48.3% female and 51.7% male.

The median home value in Val Verde County is $151,500 and median monthly rent is $956. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,631 total housing units, 10.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Val Verde County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Val Verde County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.