Hays County, Texas

Total Population: 256,429

County Seat: San Marcos

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Median Home Value

$371,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$85,827

Across all households

Median Age

33.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

41.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)51.3%
Hispanic or Latino39.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.8%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.8%
Other Race0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

11.9%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.8%

No Health Insurance

11.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

41.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

15.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$85,827

Mean Household Income

$112,348

Per Capita Income

$41,931

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$371,400

Median Rent

$1,417/mo

Total Housing Units

99,775

Owner-Occupied

64.1%

Renter-Occupied

35.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Married Couple Households

50.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.0%

Average Household Size

2.63

Broadband Internet Access

92.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

38.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48209.