Webb County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Texas

The population of Webb County, Texas is 267,731 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $62,506, the median home value is $178,900, and the median age is 29.8.

The population of Webb County has grown 8.5% since 2010 (251,358 → 272,823), a +0.59% annualized rate.

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

267,731

Population

+0.59%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$62,506

Median Income

$178,900

Median Home Value

Webb County covers 3,361 sq mi of land at 79.6 people per square mile.

About Webb County, TX

Webb County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 5.2% of the population. With 267,731 residents, Webb County is a county in Texas. It ranks #19 among counties in Texas by population.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $62,506 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 18.4%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $178,900, with typical rent around $997.

Roughly 20.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

Webb County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Webb County had a population of 251,358 in 2010 and 272,823 in 2024, a 8.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 276,387 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.59%.

Webb County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

272,823

Population (2024)

251,358

Population (2010)

276,387

Peak (2019)

0.59%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	251,358	-	-	estimate
2011	255,877	+4,519	+1.80%	estimate
2012	260,487	+4,610	+1.80%	estimate
2013	264,280	+3,793	+1.46%	estimate
2014	267,258	+2,978	+1.13%	estimate
2015	269,598	+2,340	+0.88%	estimate
2016	272,053	+2,455	+0.91%	estimate
2017	273,378	+1,325	+0.49%	estimate
2018	274,734	+1,356	+0.50%	estimate
2019	276,387	+1,653	+0.60%	estimate
2020	267,368	-9,019	-3.26%	estimate
2021	267,465	+97	+0.04%	estimate
2022	268,276	+811	+0.30%	estimate
2023	270,538	+2,262	+0.84%	estimate
2024	272,823	+2,285	+0.84%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	37.7%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

29.8

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

10.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

8.3%

5–9

8.9%

10–14

9.1%

15–19

8.9%

20–24

7.9%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

12.4%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

4.8%

60–64

4.1%

65–74

6.0%

75–84

2.7%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 26.3% · Seniors (65+): 10.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$62,506$-13,786 vs state
Mean household income	$80,723
Per-capita income	$24,408
Poverty rate	18.4%+7.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.4%
Employment-to-population	58.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.4%

Retail trade

15.8%

Education & health care

9.0%

Finance & real estate

8.9%

Public administration

6.6%

Construction

6.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

Information

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Webb County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

79.2%

Public transit

5.4%

Work from home

21.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$178,900$-81,500 vs state

Median home value

$997

Median rent

63.9%

Homeownership rate

86,727

Total housing units

91.7%

Occupied

8.3%

Vacant

36.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

71.6%

With health insurance

94.4%

With broadband internet

5.2%

Foreign-born

3.1%

Veterans (18+)

13.3%

With a disability

11.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

69.8%

High School+

20.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Webb County, Texas has a population of 267,731 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 80 people per square mile.

The population of Webb County has grown 8.5% since 2010 (251,358 → 272,823), a +0.59% annualized rate.

The median household income in Webb County, Texas is $62,506, with mean (average) household income of $80,723 and per-capita income of $24,408. 18.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Webb County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (37.7%), Black or African American (0.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Webb County, Texas is 29.8 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Webb County is $178,900 and median monthly rent is $997. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 86,727 total housing units, 8.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Webb County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

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