Census 2010 Figures Highlight Impressive Bexar County Population Growth
Recently released US Census 2010 figures confirm Bexar County's national position as a leader in population. Bexar County's population of 1,714,773 million has increased 23.1% since the previous census of 2000, a greater increase than the State of Texas average of 20.6%.
Bexar is one of the largest 20 counties in the United States (#19 based on Census 2000) and is the 4th largest county in Texas. The top 5 counties in Texas reported the following population gains:
| RANK | COUNTY | POPULATION | INCREASE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HARRIS COUNTY | 4,092,459 | +20.3 |
| 2 | DALLAS COUNTY | 2,368,139 | + 6.7 |
| 3 | TARRANT COUNTY | 1,809,034 | +25.1 |
| 4 | BEXAR COUNTY | 1,714,773 | +23.1 |
| 5 | TRAVIS COUNTY | 1,024,266 | +26.1 |
The State of Texas population now exceeds 25 million and is second only to California. Texas will gain four congressional seats from the census figures, more than any other state.
For a detailed look at Texas population figures from the 2010 Census please use the interactive map provided below.