Webb County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 270,677 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Webb County, Texas is the 21st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 251,358 and has seen a growth of 7.69% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 278,322 | 1,529 | 0.55% |
| 2028 | 276,793 | 1,529 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 275,264 | 1,529 | 0.56% |
| 2026 | 273,735 | 1,529 | 0.56% |
| 2025 | 272,206 | 1,529 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 270,677 | 1,529 | 0.57% |
| 2023 | 269,148 | 1,529 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 267,619 | 219 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 267,400 | 37 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 267,363 | -9,024 | -3.26% |
| 2019 | 276,387 | 1,653 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 274,734 | 1,356 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 273,378 | 1,325 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 272,053 | 2,455 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 269,598 | 2,340 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 267,258 | 2,978 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 264,280 | 3,793 | 1.46% |
| 2012 | 260,487 | 4,610 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 255,877 | 4,519 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 251,358 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 133,239 | 33,981 | 34.24% |
| 1980 | 99,258 | 26,399 | 36.23% |
| 1970 | 72,859 | 8,068 | 12.45% |
| 1960 | 64,791 | 8,650 | 15.41% |
| 1950 | 56,141 | 10,225 | 22.27% |
| 1940 | 45,916 | 3,788 | 8.99% |
| 1930 | 42,128 | 12,976 | 44.51% |
| 1920 | 29,152 | 6,649 | 29.55% |
| 1910 | 22,503 | 652 | 2.98% |
| 1900 | 21,851 | 7,009 | 47.22% |
| 1890 | 14,842 | 9,569 | 181.47% |
| 1880 | 5,273 | 2,658 | 101.64% |
| 1870 | 2,615 | 1,218 | 87.19% |
| 1860 | 1,397 | -276,925 | -99.5% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143,491 | 53.69% |
| Two or more races | 105,179 | 39.35% |
| Other race | 15,166 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 1,394 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,313 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 739 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 77,797 | 3.4 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Married | 40,223 | 4.03 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Female | 16,814 | 3.9 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 15,530 | 1.17 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Male | 5,230 | 3.53 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.4
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22,566 | 14.99% |
| Associates Degree | 11,778 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,081 | 14.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,903 | 5.91% |
| High School Graduate | 32,953 | 21.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23,908 | 15.88% |
| Some College | 28,341 | 18.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 141,890 | 96,622 | 27,809 |
| 2+ Races | 59,967 | 40,487 | 11,048 |
| Other Race | 9,049 | 5,845 | 1,591 |
| White | 6,481 | 5,620 | 2,156 |
| Asian | 936 | 853 | 557 |
| Black | 763 | 684 | 344 |
| Native American | 501 | 408 | 178 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 91.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,430 | $64,702 | $50,128 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,066 | $87,603 | $65,169 |
| High School Graduate | $32,682 | $39,604 | $25,707 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,127 | $32,051 | $17,121 |
| Overall | $36,291 | $45,186 | $27,161 |
| Some College | $37,722 | $49,196 | $27,271 |
$36,291
Average Earnings
$45,186
Average Male
$27,161
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.39% of Webb County, Texas residents speak only English, while 88.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 87.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 252,306 | 54,641 | 21.66% |
| Multiple | 104,300 | 21,569 | 20.68% |
| Other | 15,038 | 3,213 | 21.37% |
| White | 8,650 | 1,062 | 12.28% |
| Asian | 1,357 | 411 | 30.29% |
| Black | 1,207 | 139 | 11.52% |
| Native | 700 | 88 | 12.57% |
21.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.27%
Male Poverty Rate
23.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Webb County, Texas is Asian, with 30.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Webb County, Texas is Black, with 11.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.74% |
| High School | 17.4% |
| Some College | 11.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.6% |
| Female Employed | 13.1% |
| Male Employed | 9.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,891 | $83,877 |
| Households | $59,984 | $78,814 |
| Married Families | $83,732 | $101,327 |
| Non Families | $28,231 | $48,709 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,941
Number of Veterans
4,693
Male Veterans
248
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,330 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,321 |
| First Gulf War | 1,127 |
| Korea | 593 |
| World War II | 120 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,538 |
| 75+ | 1,190 |
| 55 to 64 | 965 |
| 65 to 74 | 897 |
| 18 to 34 | 351 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,045 | 2.35% |
| White | 2,893 | 3% |
| 2+ Races | 1,644 | 2.27% |
| Other Race | 351 | 3.31% |
| Black | 52 | 5.66% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.76%
Born in Webb County, Texas
74.95%
Native Born
25.05%
Foreign Born
16.79%
Non Citizen
8.26%
Naturalized
74.95% of Webb County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 67.76% having been born in Texas. 16.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.