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.
267,731
Population
+0.59%
Annual growth
80
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%.
272,823
Population (2024)
251,358
Population (2010)
276,387
Peak (2019)
0.59%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 251,358 |
| 2011 | 255,877 |
| 2012 | 260,487 |
| 2013 | 264,280 |
| 2014 | 267,258 |
| 2015 | 269,598 |
| 2016 | 272,053 |
| 2017 | 273,378 |
| 2018 | 274,734 |
| 2019 | 276,387 |
| 2020 | 267,368 |
| 2021 | 267,465 |
| 2022 | 268,276 |
| 2023 | 270,538 |
| 2024 | 272,823 |
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
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
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.
Webb County, TX Climate
Webb County, TX has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) and receives about 511 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.2°C
Avg Temp
511
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 54° | 23 mm |
| February | 15° / 59° | 26 mm |
| March | 19° / 67° | 21 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 40 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 68 mm |
| June | 29° / 84° | 61 mm |
| July | 30° / 86° | 32 mm |
| August | 30° / 86° | 56 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 78 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 58 mm |
| November | 18° / 64° | 27 mm |
| December | 14° / 57° | 21 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Webb County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Webb County, TX are typically March, April and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 37°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.