Val Verde County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Val Verde County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48465
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 465
Geography
- Land Area
- 3144.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 87.92 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3232.67 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.875285
- Longitude
- -101.143324
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 43,074
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,893
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,784 | 20.4% |
| Hispanic | 34,293 | 79.6% |
| White | 7,421 | 17.2% |
| Black | 518 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 183 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 114 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,184 | 24.0% |
| Hispanic | 22,709 | 76.0% |
| White | 6,104 | 20.4% |
| Black | 653 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 238 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 156 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,741
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,999
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,625
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,381 | 49.0% |
| Black | 672 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 381 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 26,165
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,673 | 71.4% |
| Republican | 5,019 | 19.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,473 | 9.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,831 | 49.0% |
| Female | 13,324 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,418 | 20.7% |
| Hispanic | 19,801 | 75.7% |
| Black | 56 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,351
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,891 | 53.4% |
| Hispanic | 6,081 | 30.7% |
| Black | 15 | 26.8% |
| Asian | 40 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,461 | 34.8% |
| Female | 4,888 | 36.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,314 (21.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,549 (22.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,711
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $174,029
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,072
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.