Bexar County Public RecordsTexas

As of 2023, Bexar County, TX has an estimated population of about 2.07 million. The median age is approximately 34 years, with 50.4% female and 49.6% male. Racially, Bexar County is 30% White (non-Hispanic), 61% Hispanic or Latino, 7% Black or African American, 3% Asian, and around 2% other races or multiracial. The county continues to see steady growth, largely driven by its diverse and youthful population.

Bexar County, TX, has over 1.2 million registered voters as of 2024. It conducts elections for federal, state, and local offices, including presidential, congressional, and city races. In the 2022 general election, turnout was 44%. Polling locations number about 300, including early voting sites. Key issues include property tax rates, public safety, and education. The Bexar County Elections Department oversees processes, ensuring compliance with Texas law. Party competition is strong: 58% Democratic and 41% Republican in recent county-wide results. Voter registration and polling info is available at bexar.org.

Bexar County, TX, has over 600 public and private schools, with 17 public school districts and a high school graduation rate of approximately 90%. About 30% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Notable districts like Northside ISD and North East ISD score above the state average; Northside ISD’s average SAT is 1100. The county offers magnet, STEM, and dual-credit programs. School safety initiatives are robust, with $100 million allocated to upgrades in 2022. Adult education options include Alamo Colleges District, serving over 72,000 students annually.

As of 2022, Bexar County, TX, had an employment rate of 60.9%, with the largest industries being Health Care & Social Assistance (15.1%), Retail Trade (11.1%), and Educational Services (9.4%). Common occupations include Office & Administrative Support (14.5%) and Sales (10.6%). The average commute time is 25.1 minutes, with 81.6% of workers driving alone. Major employment centers include downtown San Antonio and the Medical Center area, reflecting a strong regional concentration in healthcare, education, and public administration.

Bexar County, TX, includes San Antonio and features a homeownership rate of around 58%, with median home values near $255,000 as of 2023. Median gross rent is approximately $1,200 monthly. Single-family homes dominate, but apartments and townhomes are common in neighborhoods like Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, and Downtown. Property values have risen about 5% year-over-year. Property tax rates average 2.19%, making taxes on a median-priced home about $5,585 annually. The market remains competitive, with both buying and renting in high demand.

Bexar County, TX, reported a violent crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 26.2 per 1,000 in 2023, slightly above the national average. San Antonio, the county seat, accounts for most criminal activity, with 14,339 violent crimes and 56,785 property crimes reported last year. Efforts to enhance safety include increased community policing and public awareness campaigns. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity, contributing to a 5% rise in overall crime reporting to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in 2023.