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Blanco, TX
City in Blanco County, Texas.
Population
2,175
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
624
ZIP codes
0
Blanco and its ZIP codes
Blanco at a glance
- Blanco is about 5.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,682, 10% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,500 (6% below Texas) and median rent is $1,014 a month.
Local data for Blanco, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blanco, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,682
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$265,500
Median rent
$1,014/mo
Homeownership
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (424), Mexican Americans (358), Irish Americans (299).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blanco County. PPP loans are for Blanco.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,739
4,106 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,501
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $12,240 per person
How people get to work
Blanco, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blanco, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
329
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
84
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blanco, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Blanco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson CityCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| Spring BranchCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| StonewallCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 15 |
| Canyon LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 142.7 |
| WoodcreekCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| WimberleyCity | 21 mi | 9 |
| BulverdeCity | 22 mi | 15.8 |
| DriftwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Round MountainTown | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| Dripping SpringsCity | 24 mi | 8.8 |
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| Fair Oaks RanchCity | 27 mi | 12.3 |
| Timberwood ParkCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 20.4 |
| BoerneCity | 28 mi | 11.8 |
| FredericksburgCity | 29 mi | 9.6 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blanco, TX in?
- Blanco is in Blanco County, Texas.
- What is the population of Blanco, TX?
- About 2,175 people live in Blanco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blanco?
- Nearby places include Johnson City (12 mi), Spring Branch (15 mi), Stonewall (17 mi), Canyon Lake (18 mi), Woodcreek (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023