Bexar County, TX

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2021 Population

1.99M

0.591% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.592% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.1%

2.98% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,169

6.66% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$187,300

9.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

939,296

1.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bexar County, TX had a population of 1.99M people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $62,169. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bexar County, TX grew from 1.98M to 1.99M, a 0.591% increase and its median household income grew from $58,288 to $62,169, a 6.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bexar County, TX are White (Hispanic) (37.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (26.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.5%), Other (Hispanic) (7.64%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.99%).

None of the households in Bexar County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.7% of the residents in Bexar County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bexar County, TX are The University of Texas at San Antonio (229027) (8,095 degrees awarded in 2021), San Antonio College (3,926 degrees), and Northwest Vista College (420398) (2,838 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bexar County, TX was $187,300, and the homeownership rate was 58.7%.

Most people in Bexar County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bexar County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Bexar County, TX borders Atascosa County, TX, Bandera County, TX, Comal County, TX, Guadalupe County, TX, Kendall County, TX, Medina County, TX, and Wilson County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Bexar County, TX is home to a population of 1.99M people, from which 92.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.1% of Bexar County, TX residents were born outside of the country (261k people).

In 2021, there were 1.41 times more White (Hispanic) residents (745k people) in Bexar County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 528k White (Non-Hispanic) and 289k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.7%

2021 Citizenship

92.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.7% of Bexar County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bexar County, TX was 92.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bexar County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bexar County, TX

White (Hispanic)
745k ± 8.01k
White (Non-Hispanic)
528k ± 1.29k
Two+ (Hispanic)
289k ± 8.36k

60.9%

Hispanic Population

1.21M people

60.9% of the people in Bexar County, TX are hispanic (1.21M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bexar County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

261k people

13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

258k people

As of 2021, 13.1% of Bexar County, TX residents (261k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bexar County, TX was 13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bexar County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
55,076 ± 2,243
Vietnam
34,499 ± 1,456
Gulf War (1990s)
28,424 ± 1,563

Bexar County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bexar County, TX employs 939k people. The largest industries in Bexar County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (129,142 people), Retail Trade (107,221 people), and Educational Services (88,357 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,919), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,951), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,767).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

939k

2021 Value

± 9,215

1.75%

1 Year growth

± 1.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bexar County, TX grew at a rate of 1.75%, from 923k employees to 939k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bexar County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (119,598 people), Sales & Related Occupations (98,292 people), and Management Occupations (88,608 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bexar County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

939k

2021 Value

± 9,215

1.75%

1 Year growth

± 1.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bexar County, TX grew at a rate of 1.75%, from 923k employees to 939k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bexar County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (129,142 people), Retail Trade (107,221 people), and Educational Services (88,357 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bexar County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Bexar County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,303

Median earning men ± $505

$32,656

Median earning women ± $450

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,529), Public Administration ($66,292), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,872).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,691), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,097), and Wholesale Trade ($43,026).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

18,408
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
10,284
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
8,177
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$17M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$15.8M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$8.33M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bexar County, TX went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bexar County, TX went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bexar County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bexar County, TX awarded 33,837 degrees. The student population of Bexar County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 55,055 male students and 83,140 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bexar County, TX are Hispanic or Latino (19,526 and 58.6%), followed by White (7,982 and 24%), Black or African American (2,861 and 8.59%), and Asian (1,277 and 3.83%).

The largest universities in Bexar County, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas at San Antonio (229027) (8,095 and 23.9%), San Antonio College (3,926 and 11.6%), and Northwest Vista College (420398) (2,838 and 8.39%).

The most popular majors in Bexar County, TX are General Studies (7,704 and 22.8%), General Business Administration & Management (1,572 and 4.65%), and Registered Nursing (1,513 and 4.47%).

The median tuition costs in Bexar County, TX are $30,419 for private four year colleges, and $6,232 and $18,534 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bexar County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 138,195 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 138,195 students enrolled in Bexar County, TX, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 84,543 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
791 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
683 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
594 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bexar County, TX was General Psychology with 791 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bexar County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Texas at San Antonio (229027)
8,095 degrees awarded
San Antonio College
3,926 degrees awarded
Northwest Vista College (420398)
2,838 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas at San Antonio (229027) with 8,095 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 13,021 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bexar County, TX, which is 0.626 times less than the 20,816 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 19,526 degrees mean that there were 2.45 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 7,982 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,419) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,994) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bexar County, TX was $187,300 in 2021, which is 0.765 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $171,200 to $187,300, a 9.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Bexar County, TX is 58.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bexar County, TX have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bexar County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bexar County, TX is $62,169. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bexar County, TX was Census Tract 1915.04 with a value of $223,594, followed by Census Tract 1914.12 and Census Tract 1918.06, with respective values of $187,013 and $155,325.

In 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bexar County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.154%.

Housing

Property

$187,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,684

$420,885

Median Property Taxes

±$5,226

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bexar County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bexar County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.7% of the housing units in Bexar County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bexar County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1915.04
Census Tract 1914.12
Census Tract 1918.06

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bexar County, TX was Census Tract 1915.04 with a value of $223,594, followed by Census Tract 1914.12 and Census Tract 1918.06, with respective values of $187,013 and $155,325.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bexar County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,169

Median Household Income

± $582

717k

Number of Households

± 7,826

In 2021, the median household income of the 717k households in Bexar County, TX grew to $62,169 from the previous year's value of $58,288.

The following chart displays the households in Bexar County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bexar County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.8%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (8.82%)

In 2021, 74.8% of workers in Bexar County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (8.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bexar County, TX have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Bexar County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bexar County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bexar County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bexar County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bexar County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.154%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bexar County, TX (296k out of 1.96M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bexar County, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.5% of the children was living in poverty in Bexar County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 533 in Bexar County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 25.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

84.4% of the population of Bexar County, TX has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 7.79% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 4.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bexar County, TX see 1309 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.683% decrease from the previous year (1318 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1108 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 495 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,309 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bexar County, TX

Primary care physicians in Bexar County, TX see an average of 1,309 patients per year. This represents a 0.683% decrease from the previous year (1,318 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bexar County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.6%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

7.79%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

4.24%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bexar County, TX declined by 1.42% from 15.9% to 15.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bexar County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.3 in Bexar County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bexar County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.9% in Bexar County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bexar County, TX.

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