Blanco County, Texas
Blanco County: county in Texas, United States
About
Blanco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,497 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,269 inhabitants. Its county seat is Johnson City. The county was created 168 years ago in 1857.
County Snapshot
Blanco County at a glance
Blanco County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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BlancoPopulation 2,156
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Quick Facts about Blanco County
| Population | 12,269 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 1848 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.2664,-98.3999 |
| Named for | Blanco River |
| Altitude | 1,358 feet / 414 meters |
| Capital | Johnson City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1858 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:59:18 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 14.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Blanco County is located at 30°15'59"N 98°23'60"W (30.2663800, -98.3998700). It has 7 neighbors: Burnet County, Comal County, Gillespie County, Hays County, Kendall County, Llano County and Travis County.
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The largest city of Blanco County is Blanco with a population of 2,156. Other cities include, Johnson City population 2,131 and Round Mountain population 169. See all Blanco County cities & populated places.
Blanco County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Blanco County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blanco | 2,156 | City in Blanco County, Texas, United States |
| Johnson City | 2,131 | City in Texas, USA |
| Round Mountain | 169 | Town of the United States |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Blanco County
Official Website- Johnson City
Demographics
The population of Blanco County increased by 14.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,497 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,567 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,616 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,636 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,805 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,029 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,301 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,481 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,648 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,931 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,269 | 2.75% | estimation process |
People born in Blanco County (2)
People born in Blanco County, including baseball player and coach Willie Upshaw, Director, South Bronx's Argus Learning for Living Center Elizabeth Lyttleton Sturz, .
More notable people
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|---|---|---|
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