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Bexar County, Texas

Bexar County is a county located in the U.S. State of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 1,392,931. Its county seat is San Antonio ⁶.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,255 km² (1,257 mi²). 3,229 km² (1,247 mi²) of it is land and 25 km² (10 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.78% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 1,392,931 people, 488,942 households, and 345,681 families residing in the county. The population density is 431/km² (1,117/mi²). There are 521,359 housing units at an average density of 161/km² (418/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 68.86% White, 7.18% African American, 0.80% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 17.80% from other races, and 3.64% from two or more races. 54.35% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 488,942 households out of which 36.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.50% are married couples living together, 15.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% are non-families. 24.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.33.

In the county, the population is spread out with 28.50% under the age of 18, 10.70% from 18 to 24, 30.60% from 25 to 44, 19.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 94.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $38,328, and the median income for a family is $43,724. Males have a median income of $30,756 versus $24,920 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,363. 15.90% of the population and 12.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 22.40% are under the age of 18 and 12.20% are 65 or older.

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