Llano County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Llano County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Llano County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Llano County, Texas. The estimated population of Llano County, Texas is 21,246 people, with a median age of 57.

We can look at the total population in Llano County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,246
 -0.96% +5.20%
2020
21,452
+1.92%
-
2019
21,047
+1.97%
-
2018
20,640
+2.2%
-
2017
20,195
 - -

Population of Llano County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.9%
87.1%
 -2.53%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hispanic
11.3%
9.8%
 +15.31%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.8%
 +11.11%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Llano County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 57 -1.21% 56.3 -1.05% 57.6 -1.03%
2020 57.7 +0.52% 56.9 +1.79% 58.2 -0.34%
2019 57.4 -0.35% 55.9 +0.36% 58.4 -0.51%
2018 57.6 +0.88% 55.7 +0.36% 58.7 +1.38%
2017 57.1 - 55.5 - 57.9 -

The median age of Llano County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 647 -5.26% 818 +28.56% 568 1,059
10 to 19 983 +35.43% 725 -3.56% 1,329 682
20 to 29 940 -10.85% 744 +18.32% 835 875
30 to 39 724 +15.61% 737 +28.82% 840 968
40 to 49 998 -24.48% 978 -19.84% 772 788
50 to 59 1,270 +6.94% 1,447 -1.23% 1,340 1,424
60 to 69 1,949 +4.2% 2,280 +1.26% 2,013 2,303
70+ 2,337 +12.29% 2,618 +7.87% 2,635 2,815

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Llano County, Texas is $62,839.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Llano County.

  • Under 25
    $63,679.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,211.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,038.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,849.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Llano County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Llano County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Llano County, Texas is currently $102,152.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.67% of households in Llano County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Llano County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.77%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.42%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.52%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Llano County is $44,403.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Llano County by the total population of Llano County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Llano County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Llano County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Llano County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Llano County over the age of 16 is 18,259.

Of those people, a total of 48.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Llano County is 45.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 651 51.60% 22.90%
20 to 24 years 830 87.30% 3.20%
25 to 29 years 880 91.50% 3.50%
30 to 34 years 907 69.90% 1.70%
35 to 44 years 1,520 85.40% 6.90%
45 to 54 years 2,198 80.50% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 1,507 64.20% 8.50%
60 to 64 years 2,029 54.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 4,313 21.70% 2.80%
75 years and over 3,424 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Llano County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,874 47.20% 3.40%
Black or African American 61 65.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 133 93.20% 0.00%
Asian 66 81.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 625 55.40% 16.50%
Two or more races 500 46.80% 16.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,746 58.80% 8.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,015 46.60% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Llano County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Llano County is 8,378, with median earnings of $34,537.00.

Women in Llano County, Texas earning approximately 59.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,378 $34,537.00
Male 4,372 $45,192.00
Female 4,006 $27,031.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 883 $73,603.00
Business and Financial 311 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 149 $60,481.00
Architecture and Engineering 162 $80,104.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $90,000.00
Community and Social Service 108 $41,200.00
Legal 92 $110,227.00
Educational and Library 280 $50,318.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 292 $33,026.00
Healthcare Practitioners 408 $52,898.00
Healthcare Support 208 $12,115.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 162 $59,107.00
Law Enforcement 181 $42,236.00
Food Preparation and Serving 415 $16,182.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 356 $15,625.00
Personal Care and Service 153 $34,732.00
Sales 854 $28,548.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,162 $28,986.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $28,274.00
Construction and Extraction 719 $29,597.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 392 $52,684.00
Production 179 $35,078.00
Transportation and Material Moving 658 $36,700.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 624 $97,940.00 259 $59,219.00
Business and Financial 131 $43,939.00 180 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 125 $46,758.00 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 162 $80,104.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $0.00 73 $36,950.00
Legal 72 $122,500.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 82 $77,589.00 198 $42,727.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $33,900.00 214 $32,598.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $54,659.00 354 $45,547.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 208 $12,115.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 91 $59,125.00 71 $32,450.00
Law Enforcement 138 $45,294.00 43 $41,536.00
Food Preparation and Serving 90 $16,667.00 325 $14,861.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 158 $29,000.00 198 $13,523.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $48,500.00 71 $15,966.00
Sales 398 $76,284.00 456 $24,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 191 $30,250.00 971 $28,953.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $28,274.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 694 $29,068.00 25 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 392 $52,684.00 0 $0.00
Production 122 $42,500.00 57 $17,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 439 $56,726.00 219 $6,649.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,220 households in Llano County, with an average household size of 2.29 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,263 families in Llano County with an average family size of 2.77 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,981 368 914 2,957
Average Household Size 2.7 3.08 3.48 1.12
Total Families 4,981 368 914 0
Average Household Size 2.68 2.74 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 6,263 families in Llano County, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Llano County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,196 housing units in Llano County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,220 60.67%
Vacant 5,976 39.33%

11.44% of the total 15,196 housing units in Llano County are rental units. This is approximately 1,739 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,313 are occupied by the owner - or 48.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Llano County is $896.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Llano County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    168
  • Less than $500
    220
  • $500 to $999
    771
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    577
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    149
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    16
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Llano County is $246,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Llano County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    532
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    890
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    808
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    771
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,179
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,661
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,046
  • $1,000,000 or more
    426

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Llano County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Llano County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    354
  • 1940 to 1949
    255
  • 1950 to 1959
    681
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,420
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,334
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,852
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,898
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,081
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,316
  • 2014 or later
    5

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Llano County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    287
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,736
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,820
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,377

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Llano County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Llano County that commute to work in a particular way.

28.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Llano County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    501
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,204
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    733
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    657
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,114
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    359
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,069
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    124
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    150
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    566
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    530
  • 90 or more minutes
    443

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Llano County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Llano County, Texas

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